WRAY AVENUE, WA9 4SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 4SB

WRAY AVENUE, WA9 4SB, St. Helens has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.93 per 1,000 population. This WA9 4SB 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 4SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 4SB, encompassing approximately 3093 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WA9 4SB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadow Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Willow Tree Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Harvest Way with total crimes: 4

WRAY AVENUE, WA9 4SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.9354.55%
Public order75.50133.33%
Drugs42.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.29-62.50%
Possession of weapons30.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.97100.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In August 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 offences1110.99-54.17%
Criminal damage and arson83.5614.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.59-28.57%
Public order31.62-57.14%
Drugs20.970.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.524.35%
Criminal damage and arson77.7675.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.2616.67%
Public order72.26133.33%
Burglary22.260.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.2035.29%
Anti-social behaviour67.44-57.14%
Drugs41.9433.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.29100.00%
Other crime31.2950.00%
Public order30.97-57.14%
Shoplifting10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.8730.77%
Anti-social behaviour145.50180.00%
Public order74.5340.00%
Drugs32.26-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-66.67%
Other crime20.65-50.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.96-38.10%
Criminal damage and arson64.2050.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.94150.00%
Public order51.62400.00%
Other crime41.6233.33%
Drugs41.29100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.2916.67%
Criminal damage and arson46.79-20.00%
Other crime31.290.00%
Burglary30.97200.00%
Drugs20.97-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.67-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson55.82150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.620.00%
Drugs30.97200.00%
Public order20.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.32-4.17%
Public order47.44-20.00%
Burglary21.29-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-33.33%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Drugs10.32-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.58-11.11%
Public order57.76150.00%
Burglary31.6250.00%
Drugs30.970.00%
Other crime30.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.97200.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.2912.50%
Other crime28.73-33.33%
Public order20.65-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-66.67%
Burglary20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-75.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.84-7.69%
Public order67.76-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.94-42.86%
Drugs31.29-40.00%
Other crime30.970.00%
Burglary20.97100.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.460.00%
Public order98.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.910.00%
Drugs52.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.620.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20247
June 20243
May 20247
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 202414
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 268 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
July 202424
June 202423
May 202417
April 202413
March 202421
February 202418
January 202423
December 202324
November 202327
October 202324
September 202326

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Meadow Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 2. Willow Tree Avenue
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Harvest Way
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Littlecote Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Burnage Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bracken Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Pendlebury Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Hazelfield Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Moorwood Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Churchfields
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Ash Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Rye Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Woodcroft Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Millersdale
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Pollitt Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Oaklands Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Gartons Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hammersley Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Cranshaw Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Field Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Paddock Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Dunsop Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Clock Face Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Wray Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1