WA9 2QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 2QL

WA9 2QL, St. Helens has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.66 per 1,000 population. This WA9 2QL 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 2QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 2QL, encompassing approximately 1963 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA9 2QL 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 2QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.6657.14%
Other crime25.600.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.17-30.00%
Shoplifting43.57300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.040.00%
Public order21.53100.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.1742.86%
Other crime25.090.00%
Public order11.02-50.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Drugs10.51-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.64-12.50%
Drugs33.57200.00%
Public order21.53-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.2633.33%
Public order54.08400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.5533.33%
Shoplifting22.040.00%
Possession of weapons21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02100.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.13-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.06200.00%
Shoplifting21.53100.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.6611.11%
Public order25.090.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.11-50.00%
Shoplifting14.58-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.3050.00%
Shoplifting69.1720.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.060.00%
Public order22.04-33.33%
Drugs11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.23140.00%
Shoplifting56.11400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.5550.00%
Public order31.530.00%
Bicycle theft11.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.09-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour22.55-50.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.72-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour46.6233.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.04-25.00%
Drugs21.530.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.640.00%
Shoplifting32.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.530.00%
Drugs21.530.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 202410
June 20247
May 20248
April 20246
March 202410
February 20249
January 202418
December 202312
November 20235
October 202313
September 202315

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 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
September 20233

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
September 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
September 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA9 2QL 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. Winter Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sexton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hignett Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mount Pleasant Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Luther Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1