BROAD OAK ROAD, WA9 2EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 2EW

BROAD OAK ROAD, WA9 2EW, St. Helens has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.87 per 1,000 population. This WA9 2EW 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 2EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 2EW, encompassing approximately 3361 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WA9 2EW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hargreaves Street with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Tickle Avenue with total crimes: 5

BROAD OAK ROAD, WA9 2EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.8727.27%
Criminal damage and arson58.3366.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.4933.33%
Other crime41.19300.00%
Other theft31.190.00%
Drugs20.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Public order20.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.6015.79%
Drugs46.540.00%
Other theft31.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8950.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.52-34.48%
Criminal damage and arson35.65-25.00%
Other theft30.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Public order10.30-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.4716.00%
Public order58.6325.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.49300.00%
Burglary31.1950.00%
Drugs30.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-50.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.49-3.85%
Anti-social behaviour47.440.00%
Public order41.190.00%
Drugs31.19-25.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.774.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.73-70.37%
Public order42.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.19-20.00%
Drugs41.1933.33%
Burglary21.19100.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Other theft20.59-33.33%
Robbery10.590.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson2721.121250.00%
Violence and sexual offences258.0313.64%
Anti-social behaviour57.44150.00%
Other theft31.490.00%
Drugs30.890.00%
Public order20.89-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.90-15.38%
Public order46.54-55.56%
Drugs31.190.00%
Other theft30.8950.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59100.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.9844.44%
Public order97.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.68300.00%
Drugs31.190.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.8220.00%
Bicycle theft35.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-25.00%
Public order30.890.00%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.527.14%
Criminal damage and arson44.46300.00%
Drugs31.190.00%
Public order30.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.160.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 269 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
July 202422
June 202419
May 202429
April 202425
March 202426
February 202425
January 202422
December 202326
November 202318
October 202315
September 202314

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20248
February 202427
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 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 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20239
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hargreaves Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Tickle Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Rimmer Grove
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Delves Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Pennine Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Mather Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Evelyn Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Redgate Drive
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Edmondson Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sidlaw Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Simms Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Mccormack Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Boardmans Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Murphy Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Deerfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mendip Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Epsom Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Pennine Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Stretton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cheviot Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1