WA9 5QH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 5QH

WA9 5QH, St. Helens has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.37 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5QH 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 5QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5QH, encompassing approximately 2314 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WA9 5QH 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 5QH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.37-33.33%
Public order46.050.00%
Vehicle crime31.73200.00%
Robbery11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.56-16.00%
Public order49.07-33.33%
Other theft41.730.00%
Other crime21.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.0156.25%
Public order610.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.59400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.16100.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.37128.57%
Public order26.91-33.33%
Other theft10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

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 offences77.35-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour43.0233.33%
Public order31.73200.00%
Drugs11.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-80.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.6266.67%
Burglary32.16200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.300.00%
Drugs21.30100.00%
Shoplifting20.860.00%
Public order10.860.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.37-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour35.62-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.300.00%
Other crime11.300.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Public order10.43-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.8346.15%
Public order58.21150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.16300.00%
Vehicle crime21.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.53-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson35.6250.00%
Public order21.30100.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Other theft20.86100.00%
Shoplifting20.860.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-66.67%
Robbery10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.2354.55%
Anti-social behaviour37.3550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30-50.00%
Other theft10.86-66.67%
Public order10.430.00%
Drugs10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.23-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.75300.00%
Burglary31.7350.00%
Other theft31.30-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30-33.33%
Drugs20.86100.00%
Public order10.86-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.960.00%
Other theft45.190.00%
Public order41.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.730.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202421
July 202425
June 202416
May 20247
April 202413
March 202413
February 202419
January 202413
December 202317
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 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 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA9 5QH 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. Canberra Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Carnarvon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Elephant Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Norton Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1