EDGE STREET, WA9 5JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 5JX

EDGE STREET, WA9 5JX, St. Helens has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.54 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5JX 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 5JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5JX, encompassing approximately 2708 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WA9 5JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Forrester Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Emily Street with total crimes: 2
  • Fountain Street with total crimes: 2

EDGE STREET, WA9 5JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.54-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.22200.00%
Public order31.1150.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-85.71%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.95250.00%
Public order22.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74100.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.80166.67%
Drugs12.950.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.320.00%
Other theft31.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-33.33%
Public order10.74-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Public order20.74100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.06-70.00%
Drugs21.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74100.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.69-66.67%
Burglary10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.95-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.85200.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences63.6920.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.22100.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.9566.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.850.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.110.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20248
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 202410
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 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
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Forrester Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Emily Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 3. Fountain Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sudbury Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Churchill Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Nut Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Norton Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Heatherleigh
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Aynsley Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1