WA9 5GZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 5GZ

WA9 5GZ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.37 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5GZ 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 5GZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5GZ, encompassing approximately 897 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Drugs: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA9 5GZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridle Court with total crimes: 2
  • Broadgate Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Scorecross with total crimes: 2

WA9 5GZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs313.3750.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.34-72.73%
Other theft23.340.00%
Public order22.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.230.00%
Other crime11.110.00%

In August 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 offences1121.1757.14%
Anti-social behaviour212.26100.00%
Drugs22.230.00%
Burglary22.230.00%
Other theft22.230.00%

In July 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 offences716.71-12.50%
Public order47.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.34-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.1460.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.910.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.49-28.57%
Public order25.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.230.00%
Drugs12.23-50.00%
Other theft11.110.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.60-12.50%
Public order27.80100.00%
Drugs22.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.230.00%
Bicycle theft12.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.26-11.11%
Public order18.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.11-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.83125.00%
Anti-social behaviour210.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.230.00%
Other theft12.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.80-33.33%
Other theft24.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.23-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences621.17-25.00%
Public order56.69150.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.57200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.340.00%
Burglary22.230.00%
Robbery12.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.8333.33%
Vehicle crime38.910.00%
Public order23.34-60.00%
Other theft12.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Other crime11.110.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.710.00%
Public order56.690.00%
Drugs25.570.00%
Burglary12.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
October 20232

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245
April 20247
March 20248
February 20249
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
November 20233

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 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bridle Court
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 2. Broadgate Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Scorecross
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Emmett Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Green End Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Marshall Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Bay Tree Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Roundwood Drive
    Total1
    Public order1