WA9 2NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 2NU

WA9 2NU, St. Helens has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.38 per 1,000 population. This WA9 2NU 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 2NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 2NU, encompassing approximately 3231 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WA9 2NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cotswold Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Brook End with total crimes: 5
  • Mcminnis Avenue with total crimes: 5

WA9 2NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.3811.76%
Criminal damage and arson45.880.00%
Public order41.24-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.83-26.09%
Public order65.26-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.86-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.86-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.240.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.3321.05%
Anti-social behaviour87.1260.00%
Public order82.48300.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.48-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.860.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Shoplifting20.62-50.00%
Drugs10.62-50.00%
Other theft10.31-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.235.56%
Criminal damage and arson85.8833.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.48-66.67%
Shoplifting41.55300.00%
Other theft41.2433.33%
Public order21.24-33.33%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Other crime10.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.09-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour155.57650.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.64-50.00%
Public order31.860.00%
Other theft30.93200.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Burglary10.62-66.67%
Drugs10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%

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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.23-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson126.5033.33%
Public order33.71-50.00%
Burglary30.9350.00%
Shoplifting20.93-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.9512.50%
Criminal damage and arson98.3628.57%
Public order62.7950.00%
Shoplifting61.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.86-66.67%
Drugs20.930.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.7814.29%
Anti-social behaviour97.43200.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.79133.33%
Shoplifting62.17500.00%
Public order41.86-20.00%
Bicycle theft11.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.69-4.55%
Public order56.500.00%
Other theft31.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour30.93-62.50%
Burglary20.930.00%
Drugs20.62-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.78-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour86.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.48-36.36%
Drugs72.17133.33%
Public order52.17-50.00%
Other crime11.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3221.0452.38%
Criminal damage and arson119.9037.50%
Public order103.4042.86%
Anti-social behaviour43.09-82.61%
Burglary31.2450.00%
Drugs30.93200.00%
Shoplifting30.930.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Other theft10.31-75.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2322.9064.29%
Violence and sexual offences217.12-32.26%
Criminal damage and arson86.5014.29%
Public order72.48-12.50%
Other theft42.17-42.86%
Shoplifting31.2450.00%
Possession of weapons20.930.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-66.67%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3123.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour149.590.00%
Public order84.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.480.00%
Other theft72.170.00%
Vehicle crime32.170.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
August 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 295 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202417
May 202423
April 202419
March 202418
February 202421
January 202427
December 202324
November 202321
October 202322
September 202332
August 202321
July 202331

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20248
April 20245
March 202415
February 20242
January 20243
December 20239
November 20233
October 20238
September 20234
August 202323
July 202314

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20248
March 20246
February 202412
January 20249
December 20237
November 20233
October 20237
September 202311
August 20238
July 20237

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 202310
August 20237
July 20238

A total of 2 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
August 20231

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
November 20233
September 20231
August 20234
July 20237

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20237
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20231
September 20233
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
September 20233
August 20232
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Cotswold Grove
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Brook End
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Mcminnis Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 4. Sky Lark Rise
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Brampton Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Barlow Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Winston Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Inman Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Mount Pleasant Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Berwyn Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Brunswick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Moss Green Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cherry Tree Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Price Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rudd Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hignett Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Moore Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Newton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Weaver Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1