WALNUT GROVE, WA9 5GQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 5GQ

WALNUT GROVE, WA9 5GQ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.59 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5GQ 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 5GQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5GQ, encompassing approximately 1386 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WA9 5GQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Emmett Street with total crimes: 7
  • Marina Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Broadgate Avenue with total crimes: 3

WALNUT GROVE, WA9 5GQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.599.09%
Public order48.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.160.00%
Drugs12.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.3883.33%
Anti-social behaviour27.930.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.10-14.29%
Public order24.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.44-33.33%
Drugs11.44-50.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.26-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson35.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.160.00%
Public order21.44100.00%
Drugs21.440.00%
Bicycle theft11.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.10-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.49-33.33%
Public order11.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.1566.67%
Criminal damage and arson37.2150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.16200.00%
Vehicle crime22.160.00%
Drugs11.440.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.38-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.33-33.33%
Other theft21.44100.00%
Possession of weapons11.440.00%
Public order10.72-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.75-11.11%
Public order75.77250.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.16200.00%
Burglary22.160.00%
Robbery11.440.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.5450.00%
Public order26.49-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.440.00%
Other theft11.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.980.00%
Public order64.33500.00%
Drugs34.33200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.160.00%
Burglary11.440.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.3350.00%
Drugs12.160.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.26-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.33200.00%
Vehicle crime22.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.44100.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Possession of weapons11.440.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences912.260.00%
Other theft26.490.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202411
May 20246
April 20247
March 20249
February 202410
January 20246
December 20238
November 20239
October 20236
September 20236
August 20236
July 20239

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20237
November 20232
October 20236
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
July 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
August 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242
November 20232
August 20232
July 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
March 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20232
October 20231
August 20231
July 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Emmett Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Marina Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Broadgate Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Scorecross
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Manville Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. John Molyneux Vc Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Massey Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bourne Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Harris Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1