WA9 1TW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 1TW

WA9 1TW, St. Helens has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 55.14 per 1,000 population. This WA9 1TW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA9 postcode area, which has experienced 537 crimes and a crime rate of 10.25 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA9 1TW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 1TW, encompassing approximately 816 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)

WA9 1TW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shaw Street with total crimes: 8
  • Holly Bank Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Clifton Street with total crimes: 4

WA9 1TW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2455.1420.00%
Drugs629.41500.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.35-55.56%
Other theft44.9033.33%
Public order44.90100.00%
Vehicle crime24.90100.00%
Possession of weapons12.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2051.46-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour924.5128.57%
Other theft311.03-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.6850.00%
Burglary23.68100.00%
Public order22.45-66.67%
Drugs12.450.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Other crime11.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2558.8125.00%
Anti-social behaviour730.63250.00%
Public order68.5850.00%
Other theft47.3533.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.90-60.00%
Burglary12.450.00%
Drugs11.23-87.50%
Shoplifting11.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2062.4953.85%
Drugs824.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.80400.00%
Public order46.130.00%
Other theft34.90200.00%
Other crime23.680.00%
Theft from the person22.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.450.00%
Shoplifting22.450.00%
Vehicle crime12.450.00%
Burglary11.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1336.76-40.91%
Drugs415.93-55.56%
Public order44.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.90-50.00%
Burglary22.45100.00%
Other crime22.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.45-80.00%
Robbery11.230.00%
Other theft11.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2257.5915.79%
Drugs926.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson511.03150.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.130.00%
Public order24.900.00%
Other theft12.45-66.67%
Theft from the person11.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Burglary11.230.00%
Robbery11.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1940.4335.71%
Anti-social behaviour423.28-50.00%
Other theft34.900.00%
Public order23.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.45100.00%
Other crime12.45-50.00%
Burglary11.230.00%
Bicycle theft11.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1437.98-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour817.15700.00%
Other theft39.800.00%
Other crime23.68100.00%
Public order12.45-83.33%
Bicycle theft11.230.00%
Drugs11.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2042.8866.67%
Public order624.510.00%
Drugs27.350.00%
Vehicle crime22.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.230.00%
Robbery11.230.00%
Other crime11.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.23-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1240.43-50.00%
Public order614.70-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson57.3525.00%
Other theft36.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.68-60.00%
Drugs22.45-66.67%
Burglary12.450.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Shoplifting11.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2461.2650.00%
Public order729.4116.67%
Drugs68.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.35-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson46.130.00%
Other theft34.9050.00%
Possession of weapons13.680.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1645.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour719.600.00%
Public order68.580.00%
Drugs37.350.00%
Other theft23.680.00%
Burglary12.450.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Other crime11.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20249
June 20247
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20248
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202420
June 202425
May 202420
April 202413
March 202422
February 202419
January 202414
December 202320
November 202312
October 202324
September 202316

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20248
April 20244
March 20249
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Shaw Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Holly Bank Grove
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Clifton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Barber Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 5. O'Keeffe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Brynn Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Vincent Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 8. Basin Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Farnworth Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Atlas Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ardwick Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 12. Lower Hall Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Woodville Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Cansfield Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Varley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Pocket Nook Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Bolton Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Vernon Street
    Total1
    Other theft1