WA9 4JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 4JY

WA9 4JY, St. Helens has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.77 per 1,000 population. This WA9 4JY 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 4JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 4JY, encompassing approximately 1939 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA9 4JY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leopold Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Covington Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Eaves Lane with total crimes: 2

WA9 4JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.77600.00%
Drugs43.610.00%
Other theft22.060.00%
Theft from the person21.030.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.52-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.73-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.09100.00%
Public order12.060.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.6775.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.61100.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.12100.00%
Drugs22.060.00%
Public order11.03-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.610.00%
Public order21.03100.00%
Other theft11.03-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.030.00%
Public order11.03-50.00%
Drugs10.52-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In January 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs45.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.060.00%
Public order21.03-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.03100.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order43.61100.00%
Possession of weapons12.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.52-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.67-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.120.00%
Drugs13.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Leopold Grove
    Total6
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Covington Drive
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Eaves Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Severn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Stirling Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Lea Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Old Elton Head Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Trent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Woolacombe Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1