WA9 5DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 5DL

WA9 5DL, St. Helens has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.16 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5DL 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 5DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5DL, encompassing approximately 990 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA9 5DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broadgate Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Scorecross with total crimes: 2
  • Emmett Street with total crimes: 2

WA9 5DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences516.16-58.33%
Public order35.050.00%
Other theft23.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.02100.00%
Other crime12.020.00%
Drugs11.01-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1226.26-7.69%
Drugs412.12300.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.040.00%
Burglary33.030.00%
Other theft23.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.02-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1326.268.33%
Public order613.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.0350.00%
Drugs13.03-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.1971.43%
Drugs312.1250.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.030.00%
Other theft12.02-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.01-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences722.220.00%
Public order47.07100.00%
Other theft34.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.030.00%
Drugs23.03-60.00%
Possession of weapons12.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Shoplifting11.010.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.18-46.15%
Drugs57.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.050.00%
Public order23.03100.00%
Bicycle theft12.020.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1322.2244.44%
Other theft313.13200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.03-33.33%
Possession of weapons12.020.00%
Public order11.01-50.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%
Robbery11.010.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.0950.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.03100.00%
Public order22.020.00%
Other theft12.02-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.180.00%
Other theft29.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.020.00%
Public order22.02-71.43%
Burglary12.02-50.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.01-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences926.26-18.18%
Public order79.09133.33%
Criminal damage and arson37.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.030.00%
Burglary22.02100.00%
Robbery12.020.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Other theft11.01-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1127.2757.14%
Public order311.11-40.00%
Vehicle crime33.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.03200.00%
Other theft23.030.00%
Other crime22.020.00%
Burglary12.02-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Drugs11.01-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.190.00%
Public order57.070.00%
Drugs35.050.00%
Burglary33.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 202413
June 202412
May 20247
April 20247
March 202413
February 20249
January 20249
December 20239
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Broadgate Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Scorecross
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Emmett Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Arnold Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Alma Place
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Green End Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Marshall Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Roundwood Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Manville Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Cross Farm Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Manor Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1