WA9 1RR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 1RR

WA9 1RR, St. Helens has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.50 per 1,000 population. This WA9 1RR 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 1RR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 1RR, encompassing approximately 2847 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-17.39% decrease)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

WA9 1RR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Surrey Street with total crimes: 6
  • Gloucester Street with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

WA9 1RR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.50-17.39%
Drugs66.67100.00%
Public order52.1125.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.76-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.760.00%
Other crime21.05-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.70100.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences2316.86-20.69%
Anti-social behaviour68.08-50.00%
Public order42.11-42.86%
Other crime31.40-25.00%
Drugs31.05-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.05200.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Other theft20.70-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In May 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 offences2922.8261.11%
Anti-social behaviour1210.1871.43%
Public order74.21133.33%
Drugs42.46-42.86%
Other theft41.4033.33%
Other crime41.400.00%
Burglary21.40100.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-80.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.80-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour76.3240.00%
Drugs72.46-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson52.46-16.67%
Public order31.76-25.00%
Other theft31.05-25.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2622.478.33%
Drugs119.131000.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.86-81.25%
Anti-social behaviour52.11150.00%
Other crime41.760.00%
Other theft41.4033.33%
Public order41.4033.33%
Robbery11.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson3223.881500.00%
Violence and sexual offences2411.2441.18%
Public order38.43-62.50%
Other theft31.05-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-33.33%
Drugs10.70-75.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.10-32.00%
Public order85.97-11.11%
Other theft52.810.00%
Drugs41.76-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.40-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%

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 offences2520.0213.64%
Public order98.78200.00%
Other theft53.1666.67%
Drugs51.76-16.67%
Other crime41.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.40-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.4050.00%
Burglary21.05-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.9115.79%
Anti-social behaviour77.730.00%
Drugs62.4650.00%
Other theft32.1150.00%
Public order31.05-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.050.00%
Burglary31.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1916.1526.67%
Anti-social behaviour76.67133.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.46133.33%
Public order42.4633.33%
Drugs41.40100.00%
Other theft21.40100.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.27200.00%
Public order31.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.05-57.14%
Drugs21.050.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.53-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour75.27250.00%
Other theft32.46-25.00%
Public order21.05-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-75.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.910.00%
Public order126.670.00%
Other theft44.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.400.00%
Drugs41.400.00%
Burglary21.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20247
March 202411
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234
September 20232
July 20234

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20248
December 20239
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233
August 20232
July 202312

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 202412
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20237
September 20233
August 20237
July 20232

A total of 271 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202423
May 202429
April 202418
March 202426
February 202424
January 202417
December 202325
November 202322
October 202319
September 202315
August 202315
July 202319

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
March 20244
December 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20246
February 202432
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237
September 20233
August 20231
July 20234

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 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231
July 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233
July 20234

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
September 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Surrey Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Gloucester Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Sheringham Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. O'Brien Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 6. Tickle Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 7. Robinson Place
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 8. Sankey Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Redgate Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Granville Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Mather Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Morgan Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Simms Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Chancery Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Seath Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Nunn Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1