WA9 4NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 4NW

WA9 4NW, St. Helens has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.68 per 1,000 population. This WA9 4NW 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 4NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 4NW, encompassing approximately 3742 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WA9 4NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moorwood Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Crawford Close with total crimes: 3
  • Dunster Grove with total crimes: 2

WA9 4NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.68-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson61.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.60-20.00%
Public order21.07-66.67%
Shoplifting20.53100.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.82-18.75%
Public order63.47500.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.60200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.60-16.67%
Shoplifting11.34-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences169.0860.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.27-53.85%
Vehicle crime31.600.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Public order10.53-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.28550.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.47-16.67%
Public order32.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.34-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.21100.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Other crime10.53-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.215.88%
Other crime34.810.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.41-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson34.54200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Public order10.53-66.67%
Burglary10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.7512.50%
Drugs34.8150.00%
Public order30.80200.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.0223.08%
Burglary44.27300.00%
Other crime31.07200.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.88-31.58%
Other theft23.470.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Public order10.27-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.08-5.00%
Public order65.0850.00%
Drugs31.60-25.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.620.00%
Drugs45.340.00%
Public order41.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 202413
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202413
June 202416
May 202410
April 202412
March 202418
February 202417
January 202418
December 202316
November 202313
October 202319
September 202320

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20233
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Moorwood Crescent
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Crawford Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Dunster Grove
    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. Beechwood Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Woodcroft Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Millersdale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Littlecote Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Agnes Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Lever Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Oaklands Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. The Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1