WA9 2JT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 2JT

WA9 2JT, St. Helens has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.50 per 1,000 population. This WA9 2JT 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 2JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 2JT, encompassing approximately 1825 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA9 2JT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Brampton Court with total crimes: 3
  • Mersey Street with total crimes: 2

WA9 2JT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.5075.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.67100.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-66.67%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.380.00%
Public order21.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.60128.57%
Vehicle crime28.760.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.55-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.76-30.00%
Drugs33.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.100.00%
Public order10.55-83.33%

In May 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 offences1016.43233.33%
Public order65.48500.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.19100.00%
Possession of weapons22.190.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.48-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10100.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.2211.11%
Anti-social behaviour15.480.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.57-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour14.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%
Drugs10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.6077.78%
Criminal damage and arson38.760.00%
Drugs11.640.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.2228.57%
Public order34.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.640.00%
Drugs11.10-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.93-30.00%
Drugs23.830.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.9511.11%
Criminal damage and arson45.48-20.00%
Drugs22.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10-33.33%
Theft from the person11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.930.00%
Public order42.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.190.00%
Burglary21.640.00%
Drugs21.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
September 20232

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 202416
June 20247
May 202410
April 20243
March 202410
February 20249
January 202416
December 20239
November 20237
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
September 20234

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 2JT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Newton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Brampton Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Mersey Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Neville Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. Sexton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mount Pleasant Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Luther Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1