MELBOURNE STREET, WA9 5QY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 5QY

MELBOURNE STREET, WA9 5QY, St. Helens has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.54 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5QY 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 5QY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5QY, encompassing approximately 3247 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WA9 5QY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beech Street with total crimes: 3
  • Elmfield Close with total crimes: 3
  • Parliament Street with total crimes: 3

MELBOURNE STREET, WA9 5QY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.54-40.00%
Public order83.69-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson42.4633.33%
Other theft41.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.9333.33%
Public order96.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.7750.00%
Burglary30.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92100.00%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.3136.36%
Public order64.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.85-33.33%
Other theft10.62-66.67%
Burglary10.310.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.62-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.39150.00%
Public order31.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.920.00%
Other theft30.920.00%
Drugs20.92-50.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.786.25%
Drugs45.23300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.23200.00%
Other theft30.920.00%
Burglary20.92100.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-50.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.39-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour44.93-20.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Public order10.31-80.00%

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 offences199.8526.67%
Public order55.8525.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5425.00%
Vehicle crime11.54-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.32-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson64.62200.00%
Public order41.85300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.23-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.230.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.47214.29%
Anti-social behaviour66.77200.00%
Other theft21.85-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-50.00%
Public order10.62-66.67%
Drugs10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.39-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson42.16100.00%
Other theft31.23-25.00%
Public order30.92-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.78-46.67%
Other theft44.930.00%
Public order41.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Other crime10.31-66.67%
Drugs10.31-66.67%
Robbery10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.390.00%
Other theft49.240.00%
Drugs31.230.00%
Other crime30.920.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20249
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202420
June 202415
May 202411
April 202417
March 202416
February 202419
January 202415
December 202322
November 20237
October 202316
September 202330

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 5 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
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

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 5QY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Beech Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Elmfield Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parliament Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Tasman Grove
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Thatto Heath Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Timor Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Carnarvon Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 8. Ayres Court
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Manley Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Elm Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Canberra Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Supermarket
    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. Close Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Denison Grove
    Total1
    Public order1