BEAUFORT STREET, WA9 3BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 3BQ

BEAUFORT STREET, WA9 3BQ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.65 per 1,000 population. This WA9 3BQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA9 postcode area, which has experienced 537 crimes and a crime rate of 10.25 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA9 3BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 3BQ, encompassing approximately 1134 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA9 3BQ area, explore the WA9 3BQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (325.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

WA9 3BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Emmett Street with total crimes: 7
  • Broadgate Avenue with total crimes: 4

BEAUFORT STREET, WA9 3BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1739.65325.00%
Violence and sexual offences1214.98-14.29%
Other theft510.5725.00%
Drugs44.41300.00%
Burglary33.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1430.84-6.67%
Public order612.340.00%
Other theft45.29-42.86%
Shoplifting43.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.76100.00%
Drugs11.76-66.67%
Burglary10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1526.44150.00%
Other theft713.22-50.00%
Drugs36.170.00%
Shoplifting22.64-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1432.6040.00%
Violence and sexual offences612.340.00%
Public order65.29200.00%
Drugs35.29-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.640.00%
Shoplifting32.640.00%
Possession of weapons12.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1022.9125.00%
Violence and sexual offences68.81-53.85%
Drugs55.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.410.00%
Public order22.64100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1323.7962.50%
Other theft811.46-38.46%
Vehicle crime27.05100.00%
Possession of weapons11.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-50.00%
Public order10.88-50.00%
Theft from the person10.880.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1325.5544.44%
Violence and sexual offences811.46-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.76100.00%
Public order21.760.00%
Possession of weapons11.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1024.67-9.09%
Other theft98.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.93-33.33%
Public order21.76-75.00%
Burglary21.760.00%
Drugs11.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-80.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1134.370.00%
Other theft99.6912.50%
Public order87.93300.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.0525.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.41200.00%
Burglary22.640.00%
Drugs11.760.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1130.8457.14%
Other theft89.6914.29%
Criminal damage and arson47.05100.00%
Vehicle crime33.520.00%
Public order22.64-60.00%
Other crime21.760.00%
Burglary21.76-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.760.00%
Drugs10.88-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences723.7916.67%
Other theft76.1775.00%
Public order56.17150.00%
Burglary34.410.00%
Drugs22.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.760.00%
Theft from the person11.760.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.740.00%
Other theft45.290.00%
Public order23.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.760.00%
Vehicle crime21.760.00%
Other crime11.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202414
June 202415
May 20246
April 20246
March 202413
February 20248
January 202410
December 202311
November 202311
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20247
May 202414
April 202410
March 20248
February 202413
January 20249
December 20239
November 20238
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

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

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
January 20241

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20238
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA9 3BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting17
  • 2. Emmett Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 3. Broadgate Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Harris Gardens
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 6. Manville Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Beaufort Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Manor Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Marshall Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Bourne Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Alma Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Emlyn Street
    Total1
    Other crime1