SHERDLEY ROAD, WA9 5HD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 5HD

SHERDLEY ROAD, WA9 5HD, St. Helens has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.49 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5HD 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 5HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5HD, encompassing approximately 2817 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WA9 5HD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hempstead Close with total crimes: 9
  • Close Street with total crimes: 8
  • Welwyn Close with total crimes: 5

SHERDLEY ROAD, WA9 5HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.49-30.00%
Public order64.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.1333.33%
Vehicle crime41.42300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.42100.00%
Drugs21.420.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.7142.86%
Public order37.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0650.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-60.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.29-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Drugs20.71-60.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.6866.67%
Drugs51.77150.00%
Other theft21.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-60.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.29-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson55.68400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.77200.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.8750.00%
Vehicle crime46.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.42-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.13-47.83%
Criminal damage and arson74.2675.00%
Burglary42.48300.00%
Public order31.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.06-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Other crime20.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.4915.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.16-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.420.00%
Other theft21.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-66.67%
Robbery10.710.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.6217.65%
Vehicle crime67.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.1366.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.77-42.86%
Public order31.420.00%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

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 offences1712.42-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.03133.33%
Public order32.48-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.06-50.00%
Drugs21.06-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Other theft10.71-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.68-9.09%
Drugs77.10600.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.4820.00%
Public order42.13-42.86%
Other theft31.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06-66.67%
Other crime11.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.81350.00%
Public order73.1940.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.480.00%
Other theft21.77100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.550.00%
Public order57.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234
August 20237
July 20235

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237
September 20233
August 20239
July 20232

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20237
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 4 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
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232
July 20232

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202420
May 202414
April 202416
March 202416
February 202418
January 202412
December 202323
November 202320
October 202317
September 202320
August 202322
July 202322

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20236
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
September 20231
July 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 5HD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hempstead Close
    Total9
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Close Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Welwyn Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Harlow Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Freemantle Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Ayres Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. Basildon Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Stevenage Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 9. Kimberley Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Poynter Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hatfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1