WA9 4WG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 4WG

WA9 4WG, St. Helens has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.16 per 1,000 population. This WA9 4WG 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 4WG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 4WG, encompassing approximately 3532 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA9 4WG area, explore the WA9 4WG 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: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

WA9 4WG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadow Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Pasture Close with total crimes: 5
  • Willow Tree Avenue with total crimes: 4

WA9 4WG 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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.1654.55%
Public order94.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.55-16.67%
Drugs51.42150.00%
Vehicle crime41.42300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.13-20.00%
Possession of weapons31.130.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.34-52.17%
Criminal damage and arson63.11-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.70-44.44%
Public order31.42-62.50%
Shoplifting20.85100.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences2314.729.52%
Anti-social behaviour96.5112.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.55100.00%
Public order82.26166.67%
Burglary22.260.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.5950.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.95-60.00%
Drugs42.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1333.33%
Other crime31.1350.00%
Public order30.85-62.50%
Shoplifting10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2014.44300.00%
Violence and sexual offences145.66-12.50%
Public order83.9660.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.26-62.50%
Other crime20.850.00%
Drugs20.57100.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.48-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson84.53166.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.2666.67%
Public order51.42400.00%
Other crime21.42-50.00%
Drugs10.57-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.1735.29%
Other crime46.510.00%
Burglary41.13300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.13-40.00%
Drugs30.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.06-41.38%
Criminal damage and arson54.8166.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.420.00%
Drugs30.8550.00%
Public order20.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.17-3.33%
Public order48.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.130.00%
Burglary20.85-60.00%
Drugs20.57-33.33%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.2925.00%
Public order88.49300.00%
Burglary52.26150.00%
Drugs31.420.00%
Other crime30.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.790.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243
April 20248
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20248
June 20243
May 20248
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20249
June 20248
May 202420
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
July 202423
June 202421
May 202414
April 202416
March 202423
February 202417
January 202429
December 202330
November 202324

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Meadow Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 2. Pasture Close
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Willow Tree Avenue
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Harvest Way
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Littlecote Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Spinney Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Burnage Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bracken Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Pendlebury Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Farriers Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Hazelfield Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Moorwood Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Moreton Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Churchfields
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Ash Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Rye Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Woodcroft Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Millersdale
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Wheatland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Pollitt Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Oaklands Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Gartons Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hammersley Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Field Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Dunsop Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Clock Face Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Wray Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1