WA9 5DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 5DJ

WA9 5DJ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 52.77 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5DJ 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 5DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5DJ, encompassing approximately 265 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WA9 5DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Sherdley Road with total crimes: 3
  • Scorecross with total crimes: 3

WA9 5DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order352.770.00%
Shoplifting311.31-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour211.31100.00%
Other theft27.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences27.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.540.00%
Burglary13.770.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting837.6960.00%
Violence and sexual offences130.15-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.77-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting564.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour218.85-50.00%
Public order27.540.00%
Vehicle crime27.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences27.54-33.33%
Other crime17.540.00%
Other theft13.77-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.770.00%
Drugs13.770.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting575.38-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour418.85100.00%
Violence and sexual offences315.080.00%
Other theft211.310.00%
Public order27.54-33.33%
Bicycle theft17.540.00%
Burglary13.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.770.00%
Drugs13.770.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting752.770.00%
Public order326.3850.00%
Other theft211.31-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour27.540.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting764.07-12.50%
Other theft326.3850.00%
Anti-social behaviour211.31-33.33%
Public order27.54-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences17.540.00%
Vehicle crime13.770.00%
Burglary13.770.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting871.61166.67%
Anti-social behaviour330.150.00%
Public order311.31200.00%
Criminal damage and arson211.310.00%
Other theft27.54100.00%
Vehicle crime17.540.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting337.69-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.31-66.67%
Robbery13.770.00%
Vehicle crime13.770.00%
Other crime13.770.00%
Other theft13.770.00%
Public order13.77-50.00%
Theft from the person13.770.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting456.54-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences315.08200.00%
Public order211.31-33.33%
Other theft17.54-66.67%
Vehicle crime13.77-50.00%
Other crime13.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.770.00%
Bicycle theft13.770.00%
Burglary13.770.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1286.69140.00%
Other theft345.230.00%
Public order311.3150.00%
Vehicle crime211.310.00%
Drugs17.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.77-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences13.77-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting556.54-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour318.850.00%
Public order211.31-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences27.54-33.33%
Burglary17.540.00%
Drugs13.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.770.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting682.920.00%
Public order422.6133.33%
Anti-social behaviour315.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences311.31200.00%
Other theft211.31100.00%
Vehicle crime27.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.54-50.00%
Drugs13.770.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting664.070.00%
Public order322.610.00%
Burglary211.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.540.00%
Other crime27.540.00%
Other theft17.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20234
July 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245
April 20245
March 20247
February 20247
January 20248
December 20233
November 20234
October 202312
September 20235
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
July 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
August 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Sherdley Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Scorecross
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Milverny Way
    Total1
    Burglary1