FOREST ROAD, WA9 4BF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 4BF

FOREST ROAD, WA9 4BF, St. Helens has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.40 per 1,000 population. This WA9 4BF 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 4BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 4BF, encompassing approximately 1826 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA9 4BF area, explore the WA9 4BF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WA9 4BF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Forest Green Way with total crimes: 2
  • Epping Avenue with total crimes: 2

FOREST ROAD, WA9 4BF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.4080.00%
Public order54.93150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.74-60.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.6766.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.74-28.57%
Public order22.74100.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.12-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour33.830.00%
Vehicle crime11.640.00%
Public order10.55-75.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.95-18.18%
Public order44.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.640.00%
Other theft11.10-50.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.88175.00%
Public order46.0233.33%
Other crime42.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.19-40.00%
Burglary21.640.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10100.00%
Vehicle crime11.10-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.40400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.74-50.00%
Public order32.190.00%
Drugs21.640.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.31-27.27%
Public order34.380.00%
Drugs21.64100.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Robbery10.55-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-66.67%
Other theft10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.980.00%
Robbery46.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.19-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.640.00%
Public order31.6450.00%
Vehicle crime21.64100.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.2422.22%
Anti-social behaviour76.02250.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.830.00%
Public order21.64100.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.310.00%
Burglary24.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10100.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.76200.00%
Vehicle crime24.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10100.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-75.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.0233.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.19-50.00%
Drugs21.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-50.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences68.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.290.00%
Public order21.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20247
June 20249
May 202411
April 20244
March 20248
February 202411
January 202411
December 20239
November 20239
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20244

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA9 4BF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 2. Forest Green Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Epping Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rothbury Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bell Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Shelley Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Jubits Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Walkers Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Tarvin Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. St Michaels Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Waymark Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Forest Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Preston Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1