VERNON STREET, WA9 1LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 1LW

VERNON STREET, WA9 1LW, St. Helens has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.93 per 1,000 population. This WA9 1LW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA9 postcode area, which has experienced 517 crimes and a crime rate of 9.86 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA9 1LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 1LW, encompassing approximately 1470 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA9 1LW area, explore the WA9 1LW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-40.62% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA9 1LW Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Lower Hall Street with total crimes: 6
  • Bolton Close with total crimes: 5
  • Barber Street with total crimes: 4

VERNON STREET, WA9 1LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1929.93-40.62%
Anti-social behaviour712.9216.67%
Public order54.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.400.00%
Drugs42.72-55.56%
Other theft32.720.00%
Vehicle crime12.04-66.67%
Other crime10.680.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3244.8933.33%
Drugs921.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.12-33.33%
Public order54.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.40-20.00%
Other theft32.720.00%
Vehicle crime32.04200.00%
Possession of weapons22.040.00%
Robbery11.360.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2436.73-17.24%
Anti-social behaviour916.32-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.120.00%
Public order53.40-44.44%
Other theft33.40-40.00%
Drugs32.0450.00%
Other crime22.040.00%
Burglary11.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.68-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2944.21-3.33%
Anti-social behaviour1219.72300.00%
Public order98.16-10.00%
Other theft56.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.40-28.57%
Drugs23.40-80.00%
Shoplifting21.360.00%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3051.0130.43%
Drugs1020.4066.67%
Public order106.8025.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.8040.00%
Other theft54.76150.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.40-40.00%
Theft from the person22.040.00%
Shoplifting21.360.00%
Burglary21.36100.00%
Robbery21.360.00%
Other crime11.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2336.05-4.17%
Public order815.64300.00%
Drugs65.44-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour54.08-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson53.40-16.67%
Other crime23.400.00%
Other theft21.36-33.33%
Burglary11.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2437.419.09%
Drugs716.3216.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.7640.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.76-14.29%
Other theft34.08200.00%
Public order22.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Other crime21.36100.00%
Theft from the person11.360.00%
Robbery10.680.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2232.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson714.9675.00%
Drugs64.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.08-44.44%
Public order23.40-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.360.00%
Other crime11.36-50.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%
Other theft10.68-83.33%
Theft from the person10.680.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2234.69-18.52%
Anti-social behaviour914.9680.00%
Other theft66.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.08100.00%
Public order32.72-66.67%
Other crime22.04100.00%
Drugs21.36-50.00%
Burglary21.360.00%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2736.7380.00%
Public order918.3650.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.12150.00%
Drugs43.40-42.86%
Robbery22.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.36-75.00%
Other theft21.36-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.68-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1536.05-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson810.20-42.86%
Other theft75.44250.00%
Drugs74.760.00%
Public order64.76-14.29%
Shoplifting44.08300.00%
Burglary32.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.04-71.43%
Theft from the person11.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3049.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson1420.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour79.520.00%
Public order74.760.00%
Drugs74.760.00%
Other theft24.760.00%
Burglary21.360.00%
Possession of weapons11.360.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20249
June 202412
May 20243
April 20245
March 20247
February 20245
January 20249
December 20235
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20249
May 202410
April 20248
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20239
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 297 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202432
July 202424
June 202429
May 202430
April 202423
March 202424
February 202422
January 202422
December 202327
November 202315
October 202330

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 20246
February 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20243
June 20242
May 202410
April 20246
March 20247
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA9 1LW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lower Hall Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Bolton Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Barber Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mcculloch Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shaw Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Basin Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. O'Keeffe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Railway Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Trinity Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 11. Pitt Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 12. Atlas Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Woodville Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Knights Grange
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Traverse Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. South John Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Graham Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1