WA9 2JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 2JR

WA9 2JR, St. Helens has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.48 per 1,000 population. This WA9 2JR 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 2JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 2JR, encompassing approximately 2637 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WA9 2JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Chiltern Road with total crimes: 3
  • Brampton Court with total crimes: 3

WA9 2JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.4830.77%
Drugs26.45100.00%
Public order20.76-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-80.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.62-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour54.93400.00%
Public order31.900.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.3450.00%
Public order31.140.00%
Vehicle crime21.14100.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%
Other crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.38-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.48-52.17%
Public order34.17-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.14-57.14%
Drugs31.14200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.38-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.09109.09%
Anti-social behaviour78.72133.33%
Public order72.65250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.650.00%
Burglary32.270.00%
Possession of weapons31.140.00%
Other theft21.14-33.33%
Other crime10.760.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.37-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson64.170.00%
Other theft32.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.14-76.92%
Public order21.14-33.33%
Shoplifting20.760.00%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.68-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour136.82550.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.93-53.85%
Public order32.270.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.92-16.00%
Criminal damage and arson137.96116.67%
Public order34.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14-33.33%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.5456.25%
Criminal damage and arson69.48-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.27-62.50%
Public order31.14-40.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.1760.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.07300.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.03600.00%
Public order52.65150.00%
Drugs21.900.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.200.00%
Other theft23.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 202413
January 20246
December 20237
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
July 202422
June 202411
May 202423
April 202411
March 202418
February 202421
January 202425
December 202316
November 202310

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20247
April 20243
March 202413
February 20242
January 20243
December 20238
November 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
April 20243
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Newton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Chiltern Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Brampton Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Mersey Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mcminnis Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Moore Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Winter Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sky Lark Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Horseshoe Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Lambourne Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brunswick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hignett Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mount Pleasant Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Luther Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1