WA9 5AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 5AU

WA9 5AU, St. Helens has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.13 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5AU 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 5AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5AU, encompassing approximately 353 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA9 5AU area, explore the WA9 5AU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA9 5AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Covington Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Lea Green with total crimes: 1
  • Old Elton Head Road with total crimes: 1

WA9 5AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft214.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.650.00%
Theft from the person12.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.830.00%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary15.650.00%
Vehicle crime12.830.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary12.830.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences625.44200.00%
Burglary116.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.830.00%
Other theft12.830.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.65100.00%

In February 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs18.480.00%
Vehicle crime12.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.830.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour18.480.00%
Public order12.83-50.00%
Drugs12.830.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order25.65100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.96-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour15.650.00%
Drugs12.830.00%
Public order12.830.00%
Burglary12.830.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20246
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA9 5AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Covington Drive
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Lea Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Old Elton Head Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1