WA9 5JE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 5JE

WA9 5JE, St. Helens has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.78 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5JE 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 5JE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5JE, encompassing approximately 546 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WA9 5JE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Broadgate Avenue with total crimes: 2

WA9 5JE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting645.78-33.33%
Public order410.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.32200.00%
Other theft35.4950.00%
Vehicle crime25.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.66-81.82%
Anti-social behaviour23.660.00%
Other crime13.660.00%
Possession of weapons11.830.00%
Drugs11.83-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1154.94-21.43%
Shoplifting920.14125.00%
Burglary316.48200.00%
Drugs25.490.00%
Other theft23.660.00%
Public order23.66-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson13.66-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1462.2616.67%
Public order725.640.00%
Shoplifting412.82-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour37.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.490.00%
Other theft23.66-71.43%
Vehicle crime13.660.00%
Burglary11.830.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1267.7550.00%
Shoplifting1221.979.09%
Other theft721.970.00%
Drugs312.8250.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.490.00%
Vehicle crime13.66-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1165.9237.50%
Violence and sexual offences820.1433.33%
Other theft714.65133.33%
Criminal damage and arson312.82-25.00%
Drugs25.49-60.00%
Vehicle crime23.660.00%
Public order23.660.00%
Possession of weapons13.660.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting853.10-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences614.65-53.85%
Drugs510.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.160.00%
Other theft37.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.490.00%
Burglary13.660.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1369.5818.18%
Shoplifting1223.8133.33%
Public order521.9766.67%
Other theft39.16-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour25.49100.00%
Possession of weapons13.660.00%
Theft from the person11.830.00%
Robbery11.830.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1167.7537.50%
Shoplifting920.140.00%
Other theft816.480.00%
Public order314.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime25.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.660.00%
Possession of weapons13.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.83-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting975.08-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences816.48-27.27%
Other theft814.6514.29%
Public order614.65-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour310.9950.00%
Burglary25.49-75.00%
Drugs23.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime13.66-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11102.550.00%
Shoplifting1020.1425.00%
Public order918.31125.00%
Burglary816.48700.00%
Other theft714.6540.00%
Criminal damage and arson312.82-25.00%
Vehicle crime35.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.49100.00%
Drugs13.660.00%
Other crime11.83-50.00%
Theft from the person11.830.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1176.9122.22%
Shoplifting820.14-38.46%
Other theft514.650.00%
Public order49.16-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson47.32300.00%
Vehicle crime37.32200.00%
Other crime25.490.00%
Burglary13.66-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.830.00%
Drugs11.83-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.83-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.830.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1376.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences923.810.00%
Public order716.480.00%
Other theft512.820.00%
Burglary29.160.00%
Drugs23.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.660.00%
Vehicle crime11.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20247
May 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20239
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20247
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20248
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202411
July 202414
June 202412
May 20248
April 20246
March 202413
February 202411
January 20248
December 202311
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20244
June 202412
May 202411
April 20248
March 202412
February 20249
January 20249
December 202310
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20238
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 5JE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Broadgate Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Emmett Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Arnold Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Alma Place
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Roundwood Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Manville Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Cross Farm Road
    Total1
    Public order1