WA9 2NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 2NL

WA9 2NL, St. Helens has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.61 per 1,000 population. This WA9 2NL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA9 postcode area, which has experienced 547 crimes and a crime rate of 10.44 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA9 2NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 2NL, encompassing approximately 2725 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WA9 2NL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brook End with total crimes: 5
  • Brookway Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Barlow Grove with total crimes: 2

WA9 2NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.6114.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-60.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Public order10.37-80.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.34-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour52.5725.00%
Public order51.83400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.83100.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.44-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour44.04-20.00%
Burglary21.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-80.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.74166.67%
Criminal damage and arson55.87400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.8325.00%
Other theft21.83-33.33%
Public order10.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%
Drugs10.37-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.44-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.200.00%
Other theft31.47200.00%
Drugs31.10200.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.97-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.94100.00%
Burglary32.200.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.6466.67%
Public order45.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.470.00%
Burglary31.10200.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.50-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour23.30-33.33%
Public order20.73-50.00%
Burglary10.73-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.9154.55%
Public order46.2433.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.47-57.14%
Burglary21.100.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.74-54.17%
Anti-social behaviour74.04250.00%
Drugs62.57500.00%
Public order32.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10-50.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.3171.43%
Criminal damage and arson68.81-33.33%
Other theft32.2050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10-88.24%
Public order20.73-50.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1719.4541.67%
Violence and sexual offences146.24-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson95.1480.00%
Public order43.30-42.86%
Other theft21.47-60.00%
Drugs20.73100.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.710.00%
Public order74.400.00%
Other theft52.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.830.00%
Vehicle crime21.830.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20246
January 20243
October 20233
September 20236
August 20239
July 20235

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
August 20231

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20247
May 202411
April 202416
March 20246
February 20248
January 202415
December 20239
November 202317
October 202311
September 202324
August 202314
July 202321

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237
September 20232
August 202317
July 202312

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
October 20236
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232
August 20234
July 20237

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 3 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
December 20231
July 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
July 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
August 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
August 20231
July 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Brook End
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Brookway Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 3. Barlow Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Inman Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Moss Green Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cherry Tree Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Price Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rudd Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hignett Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1