WA9 4TA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 4TA

WA9 4TA, St. Helens has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.64 per 1,000 population. This WA9 4TA 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 4TA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 4TA, encompassing approximately 2225 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA9 4TA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Spinney Close with total crimes: 2
  • Epping Avenue with total crimes: 2

WA9 4TA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.6450.00%
Public order52.70400.00%
Vehicle crime32.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.35200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.49-20.00%
Other crime21.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-66.67%
Public order10.45-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.090.00%
Public order42.2533.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.80200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.39-54.55%
Public order32.25-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-87.50%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.7283.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.94166.67%
Public order43.59300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.80-40.00%
Other crime21.350.00%
Shoplifting20.900.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.90-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.54-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.7066.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.2550.00%
Vehicle crime21.350.00%
Public order10.90-66.67%
Drugs10.45-75.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.230.00%
Drugs43.59300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.80200.00%
Public order31.35200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.350.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.74-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour23.59-33.33%
Drugs10.900.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-75.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.7883.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.940.00%
Shoplifting31.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.35200.00%
Drugs11.350.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.09-14.29%
Burglary42.700.00%
Public order31.80200.00%
Vehicle crime21.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-66.67%
Other theft10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.74250.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.14-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.35100.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.29-16.67%
Public order22.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.90-33.33%
Burglary20.900.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.90-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20248
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 202411
April 20246
March 20248
February 20248
January 202411
December 20236
November 20237
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
March 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 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 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20243

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20234
October 20232

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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Spinney Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Epping Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rothbury Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Farriers Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Wheatland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Jubits Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. B5419
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Walkers Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Tarvin Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Waymark Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Forest Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1