WA9 1QH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 1QH

WA9 1QH, St. Helens has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.69 per 1,000 population. This WA9 1QH 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 1QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 1QH, encompassing approximately 1838 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

WA9 1QH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gloucester Street with total crimes: 4
  • Sankey Street with total crimes: 3
  • Surrey Street with total crimes: 3

WA9 1QH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.69-9.09%
Drugs45.44-60.00%
Public order32.18-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.63-60.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.76-21.43%
Drugs105.9842.86%
Public order55.44-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.72150.00%
Vehicle crime32.720.00%
Burglary21.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.5940.00%
Public order87.62300.00%
Drugs74.35133.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.81-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-33.33%
Burglary11.090.00%
Other crime10.54-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.78-56.52%
Criminal damage and arson35.4450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.630.00%
Other crime31.6350.00%
Drugs31.63-25.00%
Other theft21.63-66.67%
Public order21.09-80.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2329.3876.92%
Public order1012.5166.67%
Other theft65.44200.00%
Drugs43.26-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.18200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.63-66.67%
Other crime21.09100.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1322.858.33%
Drugs107.0766.67%
Public order65.44200.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.260.00%
Other theft23.26-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.09-66.67%
Other crime10.54-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.7620.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.53-33.33%
Drugs63.26500.00%
Other theft43.26100.00%
Other crime42.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.18200.00%
Vehicle crime21.630.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Theft from the person11.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.60-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson95.4480.00%
Public order24.90-33.33%
Other theft21.09-50.00%
Drugs11.09-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2224.484.76%
Criminal damage and arson511.9725.00%
Drugs42.72-42.86%
Other theft42.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.18200.00%
Public order31.63-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.630.00%
Burglary11.630.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2123.3961.54%
Drugs711.4216.67%
Public order43.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.18-42.86%
Other theft22.18100.00%
Other crime21.090.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.4130.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.0775.00%
Drugs63.81200.00%
Public order23.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-66.67%
Other theft11.09-50.00%
Burglary10.54-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.260.00%
Burglary32.180.00%
Drugs21.630.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 202414
June 202410
May 202423
April 202413
March 202412
February 202410
January 202422
December 202321
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 202410
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20248
June 20242
May 202410
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20246
February 20249
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
March 20242
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
December 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Gloucester Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sankey Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Surrey Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Alma Place
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sussex Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Ramford Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Morgan Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Manor Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Monmouth Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Robinson Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. South John Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Smithfield Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Allanson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Granville Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hammond Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Gaskell Street
    Total1
    Public order1