WESTLEIGH PLACE, WA9 4NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 4NJ

WESTLEIGH PLACE, WA9 4NJ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.34 per 1,000 population. This WA9 4NJ 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 4NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 4NJ, encompassing approximately 3386 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

WA9 4NJ 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

WESTLEIGH PLACE, WA9 4NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.34-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.25-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.66500.00%
Public order51.7766.67%
Shoplifting21.480.00%
Other crime10.59-50.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.6333.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.54-9.09%
Public order32.95200.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%
Robbery10.300.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.86450.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.25-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.660.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.72-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour22.95100.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Other crime10.59-50.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.27112.50%
Public order25.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.7414.29%
Drugs64.72500.00%
Public order51.7766.67%
Shoplifting31.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.27-12.50%
Burglary44.130.00%
Public order31.1850.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-75.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences168.27-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.72-20.00%
Public order21.18-33.33%
Other theft20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.4533.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.91150.00%
Public order31.48-57.14%
Drugs20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-66.67%
Burglary10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.04-6.25%
Public order74.4375.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.07200.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.1514.29%
Anti-social behaviour64.7250.00%
Public order41.7733.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-66.67%
Burglary10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.130.00%
Public order31.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.890.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20237
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202412
May 20249
April 202410
March 202417
February 20248
January 202416
December 202314
November 202316
October 202320
September 202315
August 202316
July 202314

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 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202410
May 202411
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
January 20246
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20232
September 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 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 1 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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20234
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 4 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
December 20231
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA9 4NJ 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. Ash Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Woodcroft Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Appledore Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Hazelfield Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. Heathland Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Spinney Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Prenton Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Ilfracombe Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Porlock Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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