WA9 4GP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 4GP

WA9 4GP, St. Helens has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.37 per 1,000 population. This WA9 4GP 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 4GP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 4GP, encompassing approximately 4204 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-45.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WA9 4GP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moorwood Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Dunster Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Farriers Walk with total crimes: 2

WA9 4GP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.37-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.62-50.00%
Public order41.19-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95-62.50%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Drugs20.48100.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.61-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour104.7611.11%
Public order82.38166.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.90166.67%
Shoplifting21.900.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.8946.67%
Anti-social behaviour95.23-57.14%
Drugs42.14100.00%
Public order30.95-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2113.32425.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.99-6.25%
Public order83.57166.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.90-66.67%
Other crime20.710.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.56-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson93.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.1433.33%
Public order30.950.00%
Drugs20.71-33.33%
Other crime20.48-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.4762.50%
Other crime46.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95-25.00%
Burglary30.71200.00%
Drugs30.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.90-36.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95200.00%
Drugs30.710.00%
Public order10.71-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.47-13.79%
Public order45.95-50.00%
Shoplifting40.950.00%
Drugs30.950.00%
Burglary20.71-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.3226.09%
Public order86.90300.00%
Burglary71.90250.00%
Drugs31.660.00%
Other crime30.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.71200.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.04-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.47-37.50%
Shoplifting21.190.00%
Public order20.48-75.00%
Burglary20.48-60.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.79-16.67%
Public order85.9533.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.9060.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.90-44.44%
Burglary51.19400.00%
Drugs31.19-40.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Other theft20.48100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.140.00%
Public order62.140.00%
Drugs51.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.190.00%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202410
June 20249
May 202421
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20248
June 20243
May 20248
April 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20238
November 20232
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20244
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20248
June 20243
May 20243
April 20249
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202420
June 202422
May 202415
April 202416
March 202426
February 202416
January 202425
December 202329
November 202323
October 202325
September 202330

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 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
January 20241

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Moorwood Crescent
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Dunster Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Farriers Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. The Willows
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Rye Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ley Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cannon Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Beechwood Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Woodcroft Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Millersdale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Spinney Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Littlecote Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Pollitt Crescent
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Agnes Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Lever Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Oaklands Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Gartons Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Laithwaite Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1