WA9 4WZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 4WZ

WA9 4WZ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.17 per 1,000 population. This WA9 4WZ 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 4WZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 4WZ, encompassing approximately 786 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA9 4WZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Forest Green Way with total crimes: 2
  • Epping Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Walkers Lane with total crimes: 1

WA9 4WZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.17300.00%
Public order25.080.00%
Vehicle crime12.540.00%
Other theft11.270.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.08200.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.81-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.1766.67%
Anti-social behaviour16.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.270.00%
Burglary11.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.17-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour23.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.54100.00%
Other theft12.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.52300.00%
Burglary210.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.540.00%
Other theft11.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.270.00%

In April 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs27.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.540.00%
Other theft11.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.81-66.67%
Public order12.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.44200.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.63-33.33%
Drugs12.540.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson311.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.81-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.54100.00%
Public order12.540.00%
Other theft11.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.17-25.00%
Burglary23.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.540.00%
Other crime11.270.00%
Vehicle crime11.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.630.00%
Vehicle crime25.080.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.270.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order16.350.00%
Burglary11.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.270.00%
Other theft11.270.00%
Drugs11.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 6 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
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20248
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Forest Green Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Epping Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Walkers Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Tarvin Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. St Michaels Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Forest Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1