WA9 4WA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 4WA

WA9 4WA, St. Helens has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.12 per 1,000 population. This WA9 4WA 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 4WA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 4WA, encompassing approximately 3657 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

WA9 4WA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pasture Close with total crimes: 5
  • Harvest Way with total crimes: 4
  • Littlecote Close with total crimes: 3

WA9 4WA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.120.00%
Public order73.01133.33%
Drugs51.91150.00%
Vehicle crime41.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.090.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In August 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 offences117.66-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.01-55.56%
Public order31.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-57.14%
Drugs20.82100.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.3041.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.65125.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.46133.33%
Public order61.91100.00%
Other theft21.64100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.48-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour43.28-80.00%
Drugs31.0950.00%
Public order30.82-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Other crime10.55-66.67%
Other theft10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2015.86900.00%
Violence and sexual offences175.4721.43%
Public order74.65250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.91-66.67%
Other crime30.8250.00%
Drugs20.82100.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.20-39.13%
Criminal damage and arson93.8380.00%
Other crime22.46-50.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Drugs10.55-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.0353.33%
Criminal damage and arson56.2925.00%
Drugs51.3725.00%
Other crime41.370.00%
Burglary31.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.66-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson44.1033.33%
Drugs41.09300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Public order10.55-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.39-8.33%
Public order46.02-42.86%
Shoplifting41.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.090.00%
Burglary20.82-66.67%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%

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 offences2413.1226.32%
Public order76.56250.00%
Burglary61.91200.00%
Other crime31.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82200.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.20-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour45.20-50.00%
Public order21.09-71.43%
Burglary20.55-50.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.94-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.0233.33%
Public order72.1916.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.91-37.50%
Burglary41.37300.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Drugs20.55-50.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.840.00%
Public order62.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.640.00%
Drugs41.640.00%
Vehicle crime31.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20249
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20249
June 20244
May 202420
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 232 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 202417
June 202412
May 202417
April 202414
March 202423
February 202415
January 202422
December 202324
November 202319
October 202322
September 202325

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 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20244

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 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
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pasture Close
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Harvest Way
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Littlecote Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Spinney Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Burnage Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bracken Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Pendlebury Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Farriers Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Hazelfield Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Moorwood Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Moreton Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Churchfields
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Rye Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Woodcroft Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Millersdale
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Wheatland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Pollitt Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Oaklands Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Gartons Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hammersley Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. B5419
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1