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

Overview of Crime in WA9 5RW

DOROTHY STREET, WA9 5RW, St. Helens has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.33 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5RW 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 5RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5RW, encompassing approximately 2612 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WA9 5RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elmfield Close with total crimes: 3
  • Parliament Street with total crimes: 3
  • Tasman Grove with total crimes: 3

DOROTHY STREET, WA9 5RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.33160.00%
Other theft44.98300.00%
Public order41.53-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Burglary10.77-66.67%
Other crime10.380.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order68.4250.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.30-28.57%
Burglary31.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.12-36.36%
Public order42.6833.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.53-33.33%
Burglary10.770.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.33-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.21200.00%
Public order32.30200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1550.00%
Other theft21.15-33.33%
Burglary10.770.00%
Drugs10.38-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.25-16.67%
Drugs45.74100.00%
Other theft31.530.00%
Shoplifting21.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77100.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.9520.00%
Drugs26.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-66.67%
Other crime10.770.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Public order10.38-75.00%

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 offences1510.3325.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.7450.00%
Public order42.300.00%
Vehicle crime11.530.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.25-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.5966.67%
Public order41.91-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.53-20.00%
Shoplifting21.530.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.25128.57%
Public order56.1266.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.91150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.91-66.67%
Other theft21.150.00%
Drugs10.770.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson99.19350.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.44-53.33%
Public order32.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.150.00%
Other theft20.77-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.72-34.78%
Public order35.7450.00%
Other theft31.15-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.070.00%
Other theft58.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.910.00%
Drugs21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20245
June 20247
May 202411
April 202415
March 202418
February 202415
January 202412
December 202316
November 20237
October 202315
September 202323

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20239
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 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
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 1 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

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 5RW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Elmfield Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parliament Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Tasman Grove
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Timor Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Carnarvon Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 6. Ayres Court
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kimberley Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Crossley Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. St John Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Denison Grove
    Total1
    Public order1