WA9 5DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 5DS

WA9 5DS, St. Helens has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 75.78 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5DS 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 5DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5DS, encompassing approximately 145 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA9 5DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Violet Way with total crimes: 1

WA9 5DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting575.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour234.450.00%
Other theft113.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.890.00%
Public order16.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime16.890.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting548.2266.67%
Public order234.450.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting355.11-70.00%
Public order220.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.780.00%
Burglary113.780.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1096.4511.11%
Drugs368.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour120.670.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9110.2312.50%
Violence and sexual offences362.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.670.00%
Drugs16.890.00%
Vehicle crime16.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.89-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting8110.23-20.00%
Public order255.11-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour213.78100.00%
Burglary113.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.890.00%
Drugs16.890.00%
Other theft16.890.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10103.3411.11%
Public order368.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.890.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9151.5612.50%
Other theft662.00100.00%
Public order341.34-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences220.67100.00%
Vehicle crime113.780.00%
Burglary16.890.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting8144.670.00%
Public order455.11100.00%
Other theft327.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour220.670.00%
Theft from the person113.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.890.00%
Vehicle crime16.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences16.89-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting8124.01100.00%
Other theft355.1150.00%
Public order220.67100.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.780.00%
Vehicle crime113.780.00%
Other crime16.890.00%
Theft from the person16.890.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting489.56-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences227.560.00%
Other theft213.78-60.00%
Other crime113.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.89-50.00%
Bicycle theft16.890.00%
Public order16.89-66.67%
Burglary16.890.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12172.2320.00%
Other theft582.67150.00%
Public order334.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences220.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime113.780.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10137.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour468.890.00%
Public order327.560.00%
Other theft220.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20249
April 20248
March 202410
February 20249
January 20248
December 20238
November 20234
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Violet Way
    Total1
    Other theft1