WA9 4BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 4BZ

WA9 4BZ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.47 per 1,000 population. This WA9 4BZ 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 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

WA9 4BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Churchfields with total crimes: 4
  • Ley Close with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

WA9 4BZ 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 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 offences2213.04-12.00%
Public order76.3816.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.03-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.74-42.86%
Burglary41.160.00%
Other crime11.160.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In September 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 offences2515.0719.05%
Anti-social behaviour77.2516.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.03250.00%
Public order62.03500.00%
Vehicle crime31.7450.00%
Drugs20.87100.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.7361.54%
Anti-social behaviour66.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Public order10.29-75.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.380.00%
Public order43.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202416
May 202417
April 202412
March 202422
February 202412
January 202420
December 202318
November 202319
October 202322
September 202325
August 202321
July 202313

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20244
May 202422
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236
September 20237
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
October 20237
September 20236
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20234
September 20237
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 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
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 2 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
August 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Churchfields
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Ley Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Acorn Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Woodcroft Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Cannon Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Appledore Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Hazelfield Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. Heathland Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Spinney Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Pollitt Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Prenton Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Moorwood Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. The Willows
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Greenwood Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Harvest Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Hammersley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bentley Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Oaklands Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Hammersley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Parkside Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1