WA9 2NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 2NU

WA9 2NU, St. Helens has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.66 per 1,000 population. This WA9 2NU 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 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.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WA9 2NU area, visit the WA9 2NU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WA9 2NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Inman Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Brampton Court with total crimes: 3

WA9 2NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.6635.71%
Criminal damage and arson35.8850.00%
Other crime20.93-50.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Public order10.31-75.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.14-26.32%
Public order44.330.00%
Other crime41.24100.00%
Shoplifting41.24300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.240.00%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

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 offences2215.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.480.00%
Drugs72.170.00%
Public order52.170.00%
Other crime11.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20248
March 20246
February 202412
January 20249
December 20237
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
July 202419
June 202417
May 202423
April 202419
March 202418
February 202421
January 202427
December 202324
November 202321
October 202322

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 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 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 16 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Newton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Inman Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Brampton Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Madison Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Winston Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Neville Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mcminnis Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Moore Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Sky Lark Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Brunswick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brookland Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Price Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Fleet Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Hignett Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mount Pleasant Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Luther Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1