WA9 2RF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 2RF

WA9 2RF, St. Helens has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.73 per 1,000 population. This WA9 2RF 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 2RF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 2RF, encompassing approximately 2749 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WA9 2RF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blackdown Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Cheviot Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Sidlaw Avenue with total crimes: 3

WA9 2RF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.7333.33%
Bicycle theft25.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-60.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.46-52.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.36400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8250.00%
Public order21.09-33.33%
Robbery10.730.00%
Other crime10.36-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.9178.57%
Burglary39.090.00%
Public order31.090.00%
Other crime31.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.0916.67%
Public order35.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-66.67%
Drugs20.73100.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Other 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.360.00%
Public order62.18200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.18-82.76%
Other crime21.820.00%
Drugs10.73-75.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson2918.55866.67%
Violence and sexual offences1210.550.00%
Drugs44.36300.00%
Public order21.45-33.33%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.09-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.36200.00%
Public order31.09-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Drugs10.73-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-66.67%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.3733.33%
Public order47.27100.00%
Burglary31.45200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.09200.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Other crime10.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.1866.67%
Criminal damage and arson35.46-50.00%
Other theft31.0950.00%
Other crime21.090.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.73-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson63.27500.00%
Other theft22.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Public order20.73-60.00%
Robbery10.730.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.64-24.00%
Public order56.9125.00%
Other theft21.820.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-85.71%
Other crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.1938.89%
Anti-social behaviour79.0940.00%
Public order42.55-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.45-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.550.00%
Public order51.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.820.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202412
May 202425
April 202414
March 202412
February 202412
January 202412
December 202320
November 202315
October 20239
September 202319
August 202325
July 202318

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232
August 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 202429
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236
September 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
July 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20237
July 20235

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235
August 20234
July 20235

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

MonthCount
May 20243
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Blackdown Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 2. Cheviot Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sidlaw Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Pennine Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mather Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pentland Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Croft End
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Bromilow Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Cromdale Grove
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Simms Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1