BIRCHFIELD STREET, WA9 5QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 5QB

BIRCHFIELD STREET, WA9 5QB, St. Helens has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.02 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5QB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA9 postcode area, which has experienced 547 crimes and a crime rate of 10.44 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA9 5QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5QB, encompassing approximately 3770 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WA9 5QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Close Street with total crimes: 8
  • Stevens Court with total crimes: 5
  • South Street with total crimes: 3

BIRCHFIELD STREET, WA9 5QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.0216.67%
Public order65.5750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5950.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.90157.14%
Public order44.7733.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.24-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour41.86300.00%
Public order31.0650.00%
Other theft20.80100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.39300.00%
Shoplifting21.060.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.77-40.00%
Drugs32.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-66.67%
Burglary10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.4315.38%
Anti-social behaviour63.98200.00%
Public order31.59200.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.90-7.14%
Other theft23.45100.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.1055.56%
Anti-social behaviour33.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Other theft10.53-66.67%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.100.00%
Other theft32.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Public order20.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.83-47.06%
Public order32.39200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Other crime10.27-66.67%
Robbery10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.6988.89%
Other crime34.510.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53100.00%
Other theft20.53-33.33%
Burglary10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.10-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson42.39100.00%
Other theft31.060.00%
Public order30.80-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.730.00%
Burglary55.040.00%
Public order41.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.060.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Other crime30.800.00%
Drugs30.800.00%
Vehicle crime30.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202418
May 20247
April 20249
March 20249
February 202415
January 202413
December 202314
November 20239
October 20239
September 202317
August 20239
July 202319

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
July 20235

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233
July 20233

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
July 20233

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Close Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Stevens Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. South Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Hobart Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. Melbourne Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Elephant Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Forrester Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Nut Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Carnarvon Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Radley Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Fernlea Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Nutgrove Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Blaydon Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Samuel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Edge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Reservoir Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1