WA9 5EY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 5EY

WA9 5EY, St. Helens has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.28 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5EY 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 5EY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5EY, encompassing approximately 2479 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WA9 5EY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hempstead Close with total crimes: 9
  • Harlow Close with total crimes: 4
  • Freemantle Avenue with total crimes: 3

WA9 5EY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences69.28-45.45%
Vehicle crime42.42300.00%
Public order31.6150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.87-8.33%
Drugs24.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-33.33%
Public order20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.87-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour34.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Drugs20.81-66.67%
Public order20.810.00%
Burglary10.81-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.716.25%
Drugs66.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.420.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-50.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.8933.33%
Criminal damage and arson46.45300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.610.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.0533.33%
Vehicle crime24.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.89-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.63500.00%
Public order32.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.21-25.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.7053.85%
Anti-social behaviour48.0733.33%
Other theft21.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-80.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.70-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson55.24-28.57%
Vehicle crime42.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.610.00%
Public order11.21-50.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.71-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.86133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.82-40.00%
Public order21.21-33.33%
Drugs20.81-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Other theft10.81-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.340.00%
Drugs58.07400.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0225.00%
Other theft32.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.21-66.67%
Public order31.21-57.14%
Other crime11.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.75-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson98.07200.00%
Public order73.6375.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.8233.33%
Other theft21.61100.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.330.00%
Public order49.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.210.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 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
August 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20237
July 20234

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20237
September 20233
August 20239
July 20233

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202411
May 202412
April 202417
March 202416
February 202412
January 20249
December 202320
November 202313
October 202317
September 202320
August 202320
July 202323

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20232
July 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 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
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Hempstead Close
    Total9
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Harlow Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Freemantle Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Ayres Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Stevenage Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Heathfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kimberley Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Hatfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1