WA9 1RF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 1RF

WA9 1RF, St. Helens has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.36 per 1,000 population. This WA9 1RF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA9 postcode area, which has experienced 547 crimes and a crime rate of 10.44 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA9 1RF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 1RF, encompassing approximately 2812 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-21.74% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

WA9 1RF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Sheringham Close with total crimes: 5

WA9 1RF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.36-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour86.40300.00%
Drugs72.84600.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.490.00%
Other theft31.070.00%
Bicycle theft21.07100.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-66.67%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Public order10.36-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.64-11.54%
Public order48.180.00%
Other crime31.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0750.00%
Vehicle crime31.0750.00%
Other theft31.0750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.36-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.49-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour69.2450.00%
Drugs42.13-20.00%
Public order41.4233.33%
Burglary21.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-33.33%
Robbery10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.13-25.64%
Drugs510.31-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.42-57.14%
Public order31.07-25.00%
Burglary21.07-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3926.6725.81%
Drugs913.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.20-46.15%
Public order42.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.42-20.00%
Other crime31.42200.00%
Burglary31.07200.00%
Other theft21.07-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3122.7514.81%
Criminal damage and arson1311.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.62150.00%
Other theft41.7833.33%
Drugs31.4250.00%
Public order21.07-75.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.718.00%
Public order89.60-11.11%
Other theft32.84-40.00%
Drugs21.07-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.13-3.85%
Public order98.8980.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.2025.00%
Other theft51.78150.00%
Drugs41.7833.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.42-66.67%
Other crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.1313.04%
Public order59.24150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.78-33.33%
Bicycle theft31.420.00%
Drugs31.07-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07-25.00%
Burglary31.07200.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.58-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.13300.00%
Drugs41.420.00%
Public order21.42-33.33%
Burglary10.710.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.3631.58%
Anti-social behaviour68.89-40.00%
Drugs42.13300.00%
Public order31.420.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Other theft20.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-75.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.36-36.67%
Anti-social behaviour106.76150.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.560.00%
Public order31.42-62.50%
Other theft31.07200.00%
Possession of weapons21.07100.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Drugs10.71-75.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3020.980.00%
Public order810.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.840.00%
Drugs41.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.420.00%
Vehicle crime31.420.00%
Shoplifting21.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 341 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202423
May 202426
April 202429
March 202439
February 202431
January 202427
December 202325
November 202326
October 202323
September 202325
August 202319
July 202330

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20249
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20247
February 202413
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
September 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236
August 202310
July 20234

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232
July 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20248
December 20239
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233
August 20233
July 20238

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
August 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Sheringham Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. O'Brien Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Tickle Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 6. Redgate Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Granville Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Mather Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Reeves Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Prospect Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Simms Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Chancery Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Charnwood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Nicholson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Seath Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Nunn Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Recreation Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Murphy Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Thistleton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1