DOROTHY STREET, WA9 5RN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 5RN

DOROTHY STREET, WA9 5RN, St. Helens has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.68 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5RN 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 5RN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5RN, encompassing approximately 3089 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WA9 5RN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Close Street with total crimes: 8
  • Elmfield Close with total crimes: 5
  • South Street with total crimes: 3

DOROTHY STREET, WA9 5RN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.68-14.29%
Public order93.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.9150.00%
Burglary30.97200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.090.00%
Public order64.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.94-33.33%
Burglary10.650.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.71-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour64.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9450.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Public order20.97100.00%
Burglary10.65-66.67%
Drugs10.32-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.330.00%
Drugs55.18150.00%
Burglary31.62200.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Shoplifting20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.440.00%
Drugs25.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-60.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Public order10.32-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.7445.45%
Anti-social behaviour55.1825.00%
Public order41.62-20.00%
Vehicle crime11.29-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.33-38.89%
Public order53.56400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.62150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.62-20.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.39157.14%
Anti-social behaviour55.83150.00%
Other theft21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-71.43%
Public order10.65-66.67%
Drugs10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson78.09250.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.27-53.33%
Public order32.27-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Other theft20.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences159.39-37.50%
Public order44.86100.00%
Other theft31.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Other crime10.65-66.67%
Burglary10.320.00%
Drugs10.32-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.8914.29%
Other theft67.77100.00%
Drugs31.940.00%
Other crime30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-33.33%
Public order20.65-75.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.92-4.55%
Public order86.8033.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.5933.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.29-66.67%
Other theft30.970.00%
Possession of weapons20.97100.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.32-75.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.120.00%
Public order62.910.00%
Burglary41.940.00%
Other theft31.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Other crime30.970.00%
Robbery20.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232
September 20232
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202414
May 202414
April 202416
March 202416
February 202416
January 202411
December 202318
November 20237
October 202315
September 202324
August 202321
July 202322

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20233
July 20239

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232
August 20238
July 20236

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233
July 20233

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20236
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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
July 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Close Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Elmfield Close
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. South Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Freemantle Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Hobart Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Melbourne Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Ayres Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 8. Elephant Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Carnarvon Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Radley Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Heathfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Kimberley Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Fernlea Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1