WA9 5DH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 5DH

WA9 5DH, St. Helens has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.04 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5DH 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 5DH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5DH, encompassing approximately 555 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

WA9 5DH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sherdley Road with total crimes: 22
  • Dobsons Way with total crimes: 2
  • The Caravan Park with total crimes: 1

WA9 5DH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1045.04100.00%
Theft from the person718.010.00%
Other theft512.61400.00%
Drugs39.010.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour525.22400.00%
Violence and sexual offences59.010.00%
Vehicle crime29.010.00%
Other theft13.60-50.00%
Shoplifting11.800.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft25.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.21200.00%
Vehicle crime15.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences112.61-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.80-50.00%
Other crime11.800.00%
Other theft11.800.00%
Public order11.800.00%
Shoplifting11.800.00%
Vehicle crime11.800.00%

In April 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 offences312.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.400.00%
Theft from the person13.600.00%
Other theft11.80-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences210.81100.00%
Other theft23.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.800.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime112.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.800.00%
Other theft11.800.00%
Public order11.800.00%
Shoplifting11.800.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.80-75.00%

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 offences414.410.00%
Vehicle crime27.210.00%
Other theft13.600.00%
Shoplifting11.800.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime210.810.00%
Drugs13.600.00%
Other theft11.800.00%
Public order11.800.00%
Shoplifting11.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20241

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sherdley Road
    Total22
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft5
    Drugs3
  • 2. Dobsons Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. The Caravan Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1