WA9 2AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 2AF

WA9 2AF, St. Helens has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.83 per 1,000 population. This WA9 2AF 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 2AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 2AF, encompassing approximately 2808 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA9 2AF area, explore the WA9 2AF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WA9 2AF area, visit the WA9 2AF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WA9 2AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Winston Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Price Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Cherry Tree Drive with total crimes: 2

WA9 2AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.83-50.00%
Other crime42.14100.00%
Shoplifting41.42300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.420.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.9071.43%
Criminal damage and arson24.27-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-60.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Public order20.71-60.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.48-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour52.4925.00%
Public order51.78400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.78200.00%
Bicycle theft11.070.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.97-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour44.63-20.00%
Burglary21.420.00%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-75.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.7577.78%
Anti-social behaviour55.7025.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.78300.00%
Other theft21.42-33.33%
Shoplifting20.71100.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Other crime10.36-66.67%
Drugs10.36-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.61-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.20300.00%
Other theft31.42200.00%
Other crime31.070.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-85.71%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.55-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson73.5675.00%
Burglary32.490.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.118.33%
Shoplifting64.6320.00%
Public order52.14150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.780.00%
Burglary31.420.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.83-25.00%
Shoplifting54.27400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.78-33.33%
Public order20.71-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.9733.33%
Public order45.7033.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.42-57.14%
Burglary21.070.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Drugs10.36-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.40-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour74.27133.33%
Drugs62.49500.00%
Public order32.1450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-66.67%
Other crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.140.00%
Other theft31.070.00%
Shoplifting31.070.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202412
June 20247
May 202413
April 202416
March 20249
February 202410
January 202413
December 202312
November 202316
October 202312
September 202328

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20247
January 20244
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20236
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20243
January 20243
November 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA9 2AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Winston Avenue
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Price Grove
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Cherry Tree Drive
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Barlow Grove
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cherry Tree Place
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Derbyshire Hill Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Swan Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Brookland Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Downway Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brookway Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Madison Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Hignett Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mcminnis Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1