WA9 2JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 2JL

WA9 2JL, St. Helens has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.72 per 1,000 population. This WA9 2JL 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 2JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 2JL, encompassing approximately 2332 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA9 2JL area, explore the WA9 2JL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-32.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

WA9 2JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Winter Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Cotswold Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Moore Avenue with total crimes: 3

WA9 2JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.72-32.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.29300.00%
Public order31.71-40.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.43-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.00150.00%
Public order510.72-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.14100.00%
Vehicle crime21.71100.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-66.67%
Other crime10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.57-52.38%
Public order64.2920.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29-75.00%
Drugs20.86-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.43-50.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.2990.91%
Criminal damage and arson89.00-11.11%
Public order53.43150.00%
Shoplifting52.1466.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.140.00%
Burglary31.290.00%
Drugs31.290.00%
Possession of weapons21.290.00%
Other crime10.86-66.67%
Other theft10.43-50.00%

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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.43-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson94.7212.50%
Other crime33.86200.00%
Shoplifting31.290.00%
Drugs31.29200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.29-76.92%
Public order21.290.00%
Other theft20.860.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.43-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour137.29333.33%
Criminal damage and arson85.57-52.94%
Public order23.43-33.33%
Drugs10.86-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson179.86142.86%
Anti-social behaviour37.29-40.00%
Public order31.290.00%
Drugs21.290.00%
Possession of weapons20.86100.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.4327.78%
Criminal damage and arson79.86-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.00-37.50%
Public order32.14-50.00%
Drugs21.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.8628.57%
Anti-social behaviour87.72300.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.4360.00%
Public order63.43200.00%
Drugs22.570.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.29-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson56.00-28.57%
Other theft42.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.71-50.00%
Public order20.86-33.33%
Drugs20.86-33.33%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.1515.38%
Criminal damage and arson76.43250.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.000.00%
Drugs31.7150.00%
Public order31.29-72.73%
Burglary21.29-33.33%
Shoplifting20.860.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.430.00%
Public order115.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.720.00%
Burglary31.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 202413
February 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20248
April 20249
March 20248
February 202417
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233
September 202311

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202425
June 202410
May 202421
April 202411
March 202417
February 202423
January 202423
December 202318
November 202314
October 202315
September 202313

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Winter Grove
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Cotswold Grove
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 3. Moore Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Newton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Horseshoe Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Malvern Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Brunswick Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Southport Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Mersey Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Brendon Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Chiltern Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Berwyn Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Derbyshire Hill Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Mcminnis Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Mount Pleasant Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Havannah Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Brampton Court
    Total1
    Burglary1