WA9 5DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 5DG

WA9 5DG, St. Helens has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.87 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5DG 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 5DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5DG, encompassing approximately 2105 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WA9 5DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hatfield Close with total crimes: 7
  • Hempstead Close with total crimes: 3
  • Stevenage Close with total crimes: 3

WA9 5DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences1511.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.90-33.33%
Public order20.95-50.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.9266.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.75100.00%
Public order41.9033.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.9050.00%
Other crime11.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.92-40.00%
Vehicle crime42.85300.00%
Public order31.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.420.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.9725.00%
Drugs24.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-33.33%
Public order20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95100.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.07-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.8050.00%
Drugs21.42-60.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Burglary10.95-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.82-14.29%
Drugs55.70150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.370.00%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-50.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Theft from the person10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.8740.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.65300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.900.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.1725.00%
Vehicle crime24.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.95-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.92-57.89%
Criminal damage and arson53.80400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.37-25.00%
Burglary21.420.00%
Drugs20.95100.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%

In December 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 offences1913.3058.33%
Anti-social behaviour49.0233.33%
Other theft21.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.95-80.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.82-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.70-28.57%
Vehicle crime42.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.900.00%
Burglary11.420.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Drugs10.47-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.320.00%
Drugs21.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Public order10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 20246
June 202410
May 20248
April 202412
March 202414
February 202410
January 20248
December 202319
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 5DG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hatfield Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
  • 2. Hempstead Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Stevenage Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Harlow Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Coral Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dobsons Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Ayres Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Perth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Freemantle Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Caravan Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Peterlee Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Denison Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1