WA9 1NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 1NS

WA9 1NS, St. Helens has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.42 per 1,000 population. This WA9 1NS 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 1NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 1NS, encompassing approximately 1349 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA9 1NS area, explore the WA9 1NS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WA9 1NS area, visit the WA9 1NS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WA9 1NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bolton Close with total crimes: 5
  • Barber Street with total crimes: 4
  • Blackhorse Street with total crimes: 4

WA9 1NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1827.42-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson513.34150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.71100.00%
Drugs42.96-42.86%
Public order32.96-25.00%
Vehicle crime12.22-50.00%
Other theft10.74-50.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

In August 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 offences2433.3584.62%
Drugs717.790.00%
Public order45.19100.00%
Vehicle crime22.96100.00%
Other theft21.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.48-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.48-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.480.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1322.9818.18%
Anti-social behaviour79.6416.67%
Criminal damage and arson35.19200.00%
Other crime22.220.00%
Public order21.480.00%
Other theft11.48-50.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.74-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.53-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour68.15200.00%
Public order24.45-50.00%
Shoplifting21.480.00%
Other theft21.48-50.00%
Drugs11.48-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1627.426.67%
Criminal damage and arson411.86300.00%
Public order42.960.00%
Other theft42.96300.00%
Drugs32.96-40.00%
Shoplifting22.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.480.00%
Burglary11.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1522.9850.00%
Drugs511.1225.00%
Public order43.71300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.96-60.00%
Robbery11.480.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.53-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour57.4166.67%
Drugs43.71-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.96-50.00%
Burglary11.480.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.498.33%
Drugs59.64150.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.7133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.96-25.00%
Other theft12.220.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.27-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour48.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.96-25.00%
Other crime22.22100.00%
Drugs21.48100.00%
Possession of weapons11.480.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1924.4690.00%
Criminal damage and arson414.0833.33%
Public order42.9633.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.960.00%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Drugs10.74-50.00%
Shoplifting10.74-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.53-37.50%
Shoplifting47.41300.00%
Public order32.96-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.22-50.00%
Drugs22.22-50.00%
Other theft21.48100.00%
Other crime11.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1628.1633.33%
Criminal damage and arson611.8650.00%
Public order54.45-44.44%
Drugs43.7133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.960.00%
Possession of weapons12.220.00%
Shoplifting10.74-50.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1225.940.00%
Public order98.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.960.00%
Drugs32.220.00%
Shoplifting22.220.00%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202424
July 202413
June 202411
May 202416
April 202415
March 202410
February 202413
January 202412
December 202319
November 202310
October 202316
September 202312

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 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
September 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bolton Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Barber Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Blackhorse Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Basin Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. O'Keeffe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Roper Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Railway Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Waine Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Knights Grange
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Traverse Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Graham Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1