WA9 2LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 2LN

WA9 2LN, St. Helens has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.30 per 1,000 population. This WA9 2LN 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 2LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 2LN, encompassing approximately 2859 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA9 2LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Inman Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Winston Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Neville Avenue with total crimes: 2

WA9 2LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.3030.00%
Other crime24.55-50.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.44-9.09%
Other crime43.50100.00%
Shoplifting41.40300.00%
Public order31.4050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.09-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.850.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-60.00%
Drugs20.70100.00%
Public order20.70-50.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.74-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour54.20-28.57%
Public order41.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.59-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.9040.00%
Public order42.45300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.40-40.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.75-50.00%
Other theft31.750.00%
Drugs21.050.00%
Shoplifting20.70100.00%
Public order10.70-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.3415.38%
Anti-social behaviour105.25400.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.50-28.57%
Public order31.750.00%
Other theft31.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.49-40.91%
Criminal damage and arson74.5516.67%
Public order32.45-50.00%
Burglary31.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.35-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.3946.67%
Criminal damage and arson67.6950.00%
Public order62.10200.00%
Shoplifting62.1020.00%
Burglary22.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.847.14%
Shoplifting55.25400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7533.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.400.00%
Public order21.40-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.79-17.65%
Public order54.9025.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.75-62.50%
Burglary21.050.00%
Drugs20.70-60.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.800.00%
Drugs52.100.00%
Public order41.750.00%
Other crime11.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 202411
June 202412
May 202414
April 202415
March 202415
February 202413
January 202422
December 202315
November 202314
October 202317

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20247
January 20246
December 20234
October 20236

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 202410
February 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
November 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
December 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Inman Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Winston Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Neville Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mcminnis Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Moore Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Brunswick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brookland Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Price Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sexton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hignett Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mount Pleasant Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Luther Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1