WA9 5PR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 5PR

WA9 5PR, St. Helens has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.43 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5PR 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 5PR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5PR, encompassing approximately 2099 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA9 5PR area, explore the WA9 5PR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WA9 5PR area, visit the WA9 5PR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-34.78% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WA9 5PR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Forrester Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Hayes Street with total crimes: 2
  • Timor Avenue with total crimes: 2

WA9 5PR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.43-34.78%
Public order47.140.00%
Vehicle crime31.91200.00%
Robbery11.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.580.00%
Public order410.96-42.86%
Other theft41.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.910.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.4815.00%
Public order710.96250.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.33400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.38100.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Burglary20.95100.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.3466.67%
Public order29.53-33.33%
Other theft10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Drugs10.48-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.43-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.7266.67%
Public order32.3850.00%
Drugs21.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.95-83.33%
Other theft10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.1028.57%
Criminal damage and arson68.57100.00%
Burglary42.86300.00%
Drugs31.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.430.00%
Public order21.43-33.33%
Shoplifting20.950.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.34-22.22%
Public order36.67-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.43-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.430.00%
Other crime21.430.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Drugs10.48-50.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.6728.57%
Public order68.57200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.86300.00%
Drugs21.910.00%
Possession of weapons20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Other theft10.95-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.24-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.6733.33%
Other crime21.91100.00%
Public order20.95100.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Shoplifting20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-66.67%
Robbery10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.2981.82%
Criminal damage and arson39.53-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.430.00%
Other theft11.43-66.67%
Public order10.480.00%
Drugs10.48-50.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.81-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson65.24200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.860.00%
Burglary31.4350.00%
Other theft31.43-40.00%
Drugs21.43100.00%
Public order10.95-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.72-58.62%
Other theft55.7266.67%
Public order42.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.43-60.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2922.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson513.810.00%
Other theft32.380.00%
Burglary21.430.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202423
July 202423
June 202420
May 202412
April 202418
March 202414
February 202418
January 202414
December 202320
November 202311
October 202312
September 202329

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Forrester Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Hayes Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Timor Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fernlea Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Emily Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Nut Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Stevens Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Fir Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Thatto Heath Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Dickens Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Canberra Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Carnarvon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Norton Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1