WA9 1SF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 1SF

WA9 1SF, St. Helens has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.34 per 1,000 population. This WA9 1SF 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 1SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 1SF, encompassing approximately 2825 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Drugs: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

WA9 1SF 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 1SF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.34-13.04%
Drugs77.08133.33%
Public order52.4825.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.77-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.77-25.00%
Other crime21.06-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.71100.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-50.00%
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 offences2317.34-25.81%
Anti-social behaviour68.14-50.00%
Public order42.12-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.42300.00%
Other crime31.42-25.00%
Drugs31.06-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.06100.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3123.3619.23%
Anti-social behaviour1210.9750.00%
Public order74.2575.00%
Drugs52.48-28.57%
Other crime41.770.00%
Other theft21.42-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-83.33%
Burglary10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2620.18-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour89.2060.00%
Drugs72.83-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson62.48-14.29%
Public order42.120.00%
Other theft31.420.00%
Burglary11.06-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3225.1328.00%
Drugs1111.33450.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.89-78.79%
Anti-social behaviour52.4866.67%
Other crime41.770.00%
Public order41.42100.00%
Other theft31.420.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson3325.131550.00%
Violence and sexual offences2511.6847.06%
Other theft38.85-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.060.00%
Public order21.06-75.00%
Drugs20.71-60.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%
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 offences1715.57-37.04%
Public order86.02-20.00%
Drugs52.83-16.67%
Other theft41.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.42-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2721.2428.57%
Public order109.56233.33%
Drugs63.5420.00%
Other crime42.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.42-42.86%
Other theft41.4233.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.42200.00%
Burglary21.06-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.345.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.430.00%
Drugs52.4825.00%
Other theft31.7750.00%
Public order31.06-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.060.00%
Burglary31.0650.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.9333.33%
Anti-social behaviour77.0840.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.48150.00%
Public order41.7733.33%
Drugs41.42100.00%
Other theft21.42-33.33%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.04-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour55.31-28.57%
Public order31.770.00%
Other theft31.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06100.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
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 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.04-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.02250.00%
Public order32.48-62.50%
Other theft31.06-25.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.700.00%
Public order87.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.830.00%
Drugs51.770.00%
Other theft41.770.00%
Vehicle crime31.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
March 202411
February 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234
September 20232
July 20235

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20248
December 202310
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233
August 20233
July 20238

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 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 20248
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20237
September 20235
August 20237
July 20232

A total of 294 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202423
May 202431
April 202426
March 202432
February 202425
January 202417
December 202327
November 202321
October 202320
September 202315
August 202317
July 202320

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 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246
March 20247
February 202433
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232
August 20231
July 20235

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 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 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
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233
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 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 1SF 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. Reeves Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Morgan Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Simms Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Chancery Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Seath Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Nunn Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1