WA9 4RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 4RB

WA9 4RB, St. Helens has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.99 per 1,000 population. This WA9 4RB 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 4RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 4RB, encompassing approximately 2859 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

WA9 4RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Churchfields with total crimes: 4
  • Ley Close with total crimes: 4
  • Acorn Close with total crimes: 3

WA9 4RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.9954.55%
Criminal damage and arson75.94133.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.4575.00%
Public order52.45150.00%
Burglary21.750.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.14-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour43.85-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.400.00%
Drugs31.0550.00%
Vehicle crime21.05100.00%
Public order20.70-71.43%
Other crime10.70-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2017.13566.67%
Violence and sexual offences136.9918.18%
Public order74.55250.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.45-62.50%
Other crime21.050.00%
Drugs20.70100.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.44-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson83.85300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.800.00%
Other crime21.05-50.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Drugs10.70-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.5930.77%
Drugs55.9425.00%
Other crime41.750.00%
Burglary41.40300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.09-40.91%
Drugs44.55300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Public order20.70-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.89-8.33%
Public order37.69-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.050.00%
Burglary21.05-33.33%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.0460.00%
Public order78.39250.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.45200.00%
Burglary31.0550.00%
Vehicle crime21.05100.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.74-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour35.24-66.67%
Public order21.05-60.00%
Burglary20.70-50.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.48-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour98.0450.00%
Public order53.15-16.67%
Burglary41.75300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.40-50.00%
Other theft21.400.00%
Drugs20.70-50.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.2352.94%
Criminal damage and arson89.09166.67%
Public order62.80500.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.10100.00%
Drugs42.10300.00%
Vehicle crime31.4050.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences1710.1441.67%
Criminal damage and arson35.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0550.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Public order10.70-66.67%
Drugs10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.990.00%
Public order34.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20248
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20238
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 202420
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20239
September 20236
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 221 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202411
May 202413
April 202411
March 202417
February 202413
January 202422
December 202324
November 202315
October 202323
September 202326
August 202317
July 202312

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 20235
September 20236
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
October 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20234
August 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA9 4RB 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. Acorn Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Woodcroft Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Cannon Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lever Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hazelfield Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Heathland Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Spinney Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Pollitt Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. The Willows
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Greenwood Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Harvest Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Hammersley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bentley Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Agnes Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Oaklands Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Gartons Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hammersley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Parkside Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Dunsop Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Wray Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1