WA9 5NF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 5NF

WA9 5NF, St. Helens has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.51 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5NF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA9 postcode area, which has experienced 537 crimes and a crime rate of 10.25 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA9 5NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5NF, encompassing approximately 4350 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

WA9 5NF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hempstead Close with total crimes: 4
  • Parliament Street with total crimes: 3
  • Tasman Grove with total crimes: 3

WA9 5NF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.51-11.11%
Public order83.68-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.8475.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.61-25.00%
Other crime20.69100.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.80-14.29%
Public order94.1480.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.07-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.92100.00%
Burglary20.92100.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Other theft20.46100.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.83150.00%
Public order51.15150.00%
Drugs21.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.46-75.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.82-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.2233.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.840.00%
Other theft20.46-33.33%
Burglary20.460.00%
Drugs20.46-66.67%
Public order20.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.11-12.50%
Drugs64.83200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.3850.00%
Other theft31.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-71.43%
Burglary20.46100.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.43-4.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.61-20.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.7447.06%
Anti-social behaviour55.7566.67%
Vehicle crime41.15100.00%
Public order30.920.00%
Other theft10.69-66.67%

In January 2024, 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 offences1710.11-32.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.9175.00%
Burglary41.61300.00%
Other crime30.920.00%
Other theft30.690.00%
Public order30.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-33.33%
Drugs20.46100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.3431.58%
Anti-social behaviour65.7520.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.38-33.33%
Other theft30.920.00%
Vehicle crime30.69-50.00%
Public order10.69-66.67%
Robbery10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.80-17.39%
Vehicle crime64.37500.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.38-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.3866.67%
Other theft31.1550.00%
Public order30.69-25.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.11-14.81%
Criminal damage and arson75.29133.33%
Public order41.61-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-57.14%
Other theft20.69-50.00%
Drugs20.46-60.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.210.00%
Drugs51.610.00%
Public order51.150.00%
Other theft41.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.920.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202418
June 202421
May 202414
April 202421
March 202424
February 202425
January 202417
December 202325
November 202319
October 202323
September 202327

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20248
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20249
June 20245
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20247
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Hempstead Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Parliament Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Tasman Grove
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Welwyn Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Basildon Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Timor Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ayres Court
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kimberley Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Stevenage Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hatfield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Manley Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Canberra Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Radley Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Kempsey Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mayfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Freemantle Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Harlow Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Peterlee Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Close Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Denison Grove
    Total1
    Public order1