WA9 2QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 2QF

WA9 2QF, St. Helens has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.59 per 1,000 population. This WA9 2QF 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 2QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 2QF, encompassing approximately 2793 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA9 2QF area, explore the WA9 2QF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WA9 2QF area, visit the WA9 2QF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA9 2QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brook End with total crimes: 5
  • Mcminnis Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Barlow Grove with total crimes: 2

WA9 2QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.59-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.220.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-60.00%
Drugs20.72100.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.16-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour53.58-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson21.79-33.33%
Public order20.72-50.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

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 offences1412.8916.67%
Anti-social behaviour75.0140.00%
Public order42.51300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.430.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In April 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 offences129.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.3025.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.79200.00%
Other theft21.07-33.33%
Shoplifting20.72100.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.6620.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.30300.00%
Other theft31.430.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-85.71%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.87-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson73.5840.00%
Burglary32.5150.00%
Shoplifting11.07-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.0369.23%
Shoplifting67.8720.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.150.00%
Public order51.79400.00%
Burglary21.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.23-7.14%
Shoplifting54.65400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.790.00%
Bicycle theft11.070.00%
Public order10.36-75.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences149.66-6.67%
Public order45.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.43-50.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Drugs20.72-33.33%
Other theft10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.81-42.31%
Anti-social behaviour65.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.15-50.00%
Drugs31.79200.00%
Public order21.07100.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.1862.50%
Criminal damage and arson109.3142.86%
Anti-social behaviour43.58-71.43%
Shoplifting31.43200.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%
Other theft10.36-75.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.18-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour145.7355.56%
Criminal damage and arson75.0140.00%
Other theft42.51-20.00%
Public order31.43-40.00%
Robbery11.070.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.800.00%
Other theft53.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.790.00%
Public order51.790.00%
Vehicle crime31.790.00%
Shoplifting21.070.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20247
January 20245
October 20235
September 202310
August 20237
July 20235

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 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
November 20231
September 20231
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202410
May 202414
April 202412
March 202412
February 202410
January 202422
December 202313
November 202314
October 202315
September 202326
August 202316
July 202319

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20234
August 202314
July 20239

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231
July 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241
August 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Brook End
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Mcminnis Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 3. Barlow Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Winston Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Inman Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Mount Pleasant Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Cherry Tree Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Price Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sexton Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Rudd Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hignett Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Moore Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1