WA9 2HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 2HY

WA9 2HY, St. Helens has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.83 per 1,000 population. This WA9 2HY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA9 postcode area, which has experienced 517 crimes and a crime rate of 9.86 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA9 2HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 2HY, encompassing approximately 2847 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WA9 2HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Newton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Chiltern Road with total crimes: 3

WA9 2HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.83-16.67%
Public order35.27200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05100.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%
Robbery10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.83-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour36.32200.00%
Other theft31.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-83.33%
Public order10.35-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.35110.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.38500.00%
Public order52.110.00%
Drugs21.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.08-61.54%
Public order53.5166.67%
Vehicle crime21.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-88.89%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.61136.36%
Criminal damage and arson99.1312.50%
Shoplifting53.1666.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.76200.00%
Public order31.050.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Drugs20.70-33.33%
Other crime10.70-66.67%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.94-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson83.860.00%
Other crime32.81200.00%
Public order31.0550.00%
Shoplifting31.050.00%
Drugs31.05200.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-92.31%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.75-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.27225.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.57-52.94%
Burglary22.810.00%
Public order20.70-33.33%
Drugs10.70-66.67%
Other crime10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.6766.67%
Criminal damage and arson178.78142.86%
Anti-social behaviour45.97-20.00%
Drugs31.4050.00%
Public order31.05-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.05100.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.29-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson75.27-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.46-16.67%
Public order41.76-20.00%
Drugs21.40-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.3233.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.81200.00%
Public order52.11150.00%
Drugs31.760.00%
Shoplifting11.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.83-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson64.21-14.29%
Other theft42.11300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.400.00%
Public order20.70-50.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.057.69%
Criminal damage and arson74.92600.00%
Public order42.46-42.86%
Drugs31.40200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05100.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.130.00%
Public order74.570.00%
Burglary22.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20249
April 20248
March 20248
February 202417
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202418
July 202421
June 202410
May 202426
April 202411
March 202415
February 202425
January 202415
December 202318
November 202312
October 202314
September 202313

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 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
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 202413
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20245
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Newton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Chiltern Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Pennine Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mersey Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Malvern Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Sky Lark Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Horseshoe Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Lambourne Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Peters Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Edmondson Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Medway Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Cheviot Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pentland Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sidlaw Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Brunswick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1