WA9 4BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 4BZ

WA9 4BZ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.73 per 1,000 population. This WA9 4BZ 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 4BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 4BZ, encompassing approximately 3449 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WA9 4BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pasture Close with total crimes: 5
  • Harvest Way with total crimes: 4
  • Littlecote Close with total crimes: 3

WA9 4BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.7311.11%
Drugs62.900.00%
Public order51.7466.67%
Vehicle crime41.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.160.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.96-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour42.61-50.00%
Public order31.16-50.00%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-66.67%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.64100.00%
Public order62.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.74100.00%
Shoplifting21.740.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Drugs10.29-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.44-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour44.64-81.82%
Vehicle crime31.16200.00%
Drugs30.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.870.00%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Public order20.58-60.00%
Other crime10.58-66.67%
Other theft10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2216.811000.00%
Violence and sexual offences176.3841.67%
Public order54.93150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.45-50.00%
Other crime30.8750.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.54-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson63.4820.00%
Drugs21.74-60.00%
Other crime20.58-33.33%
Public order20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.1883.33%
Criminal damage and arson56.38400.00%
Drugs51.4566.67%
Other crime31.450.00%
Burglary30.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.09-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.48200.00%
Drugs30.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences2010.7311.11%
Public order45.80-42.86%
Drugs31.16200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.87200.00%
Shoplifting30.870.00%
Burglary20.87-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.31-5.26%
Public order75.22250.00%
Burglary62.03200.00%
Other crime31.74200.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.57-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour55.51-16.67%
Shoplifting21.450.00%
Public order20.58-71.43%
Burglary20.58-50.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.040.00%
Public order76.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.740.00%
Burglary41.160.00%
Other crime11.160.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 202422
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202416
June 202416
May 202417
April 202412
March 202422
February 202412
January 202420
December 202318
November 202319
October 202322

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20243
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pasture Close
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Harvest Way
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Littlecote Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Spinney Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Burnage Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bracken Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Pendlebury Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Farriers Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Appledore Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Hazelfield Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Moorwood Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Moreton Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Churchfields
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Woodcroft Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Millersdale
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Wheatland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Pollitt Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Oaklands Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hammersley Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. B5419
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Tarvin Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1