WA9 4WG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 4WG

WA9 4WG, St. Helens has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.72 per 1,000 population. This WA9 4WG 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 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

WA9 4WG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Churchfields with total crimes: 4
  • Ley Close with total crimes: 4
  • Field Close with total crimes: 4

WA9 4WG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences2410.48-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour36.79-62.50%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Public order20.57-75.00%
Burglary20.57-50.00%
Other crime10.57-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.42-18.75%
Public order87.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.26100.00%
Burglary42.26300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.13-60.00%
Drugs31.13-40.00%
Other crime30.850.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3218.6939.13%
Criminal damage and arson109.06233.33%
Public order82.83166.67%
Drugs52.2666.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.42-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.1350.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.1735.29%
Anti-social behaviour76.510.00%
Drugs31.98200.00%
Public order30.85-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85200.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.810.00%
Public order51.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.420.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 295 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202421
May 202414
April 202416
March 202423
February 202417
January 202429
December 202330
November 202324
October 202326
September 202332
August 202323
July 202317

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243
April 20248
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 202310
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20248
May 202420
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20238
September 20234
August 20237
July 20237

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20243
May 20248
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20232
October 20238
September 20238
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 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
October 20234
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA9 4WG 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. Field Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Ash Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Acorn Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Woodcroft Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Cannon Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lever Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hazelfield Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 11. Heathland Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Spinney Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Pollitt Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Meadow Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Moorwood Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. The Willows
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Greenwood Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Harvest Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Hammersley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bentley Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Agnes Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Oaklands Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Gartons Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hammersley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Field Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Dunsop Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Wray Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1