WA9 5PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 5PW

WA9 5PW, St. Helens has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.80 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5PW 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 5PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5PW, encompassing approximately 3384 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA9 5PW 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
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

WA9 5PW 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.8015.38%
Vehicle crime24.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Public order20.59-33.33%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.39-38.10%
Public order33.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.89200.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Other theft20.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.4550.00%
Public order36.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.61100.00%
Other theft24.140.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.25-36.36%
Public order32.0750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences117.0983.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.25200.00%
Burglary21.77100.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Public order20.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.61-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.770.00%
Drugs30.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Public order10.30-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.20-16.67%
Public order42.95300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1850.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.98-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson33.55200.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59100.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.9175.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.140.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%
Public order10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.910.00%
Burglary32.360.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Public order10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 202421
June 202414
May 20247
April 202411
March 20246
February 202410
January 202412
December 202314
November 20238

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20246
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Forrester Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Hayes Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fernlea Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Emily Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Fountain Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sudbury Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Nut Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Stevens Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fir Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Carnarvon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Elephant Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Norton Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1