WA9 5SN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 5SN

WA9 5SN, St. Helens has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.79 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5SN 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 5SN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5SN, encompassing approximately 3730 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WA9 5SN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hempstead Close with total crimes: 9
  • Close Street with total crimes: 8
  • Elmfield Close with total crimes: 5

WA9 5SN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.79-15.00%
Public order114.5683.33%
Vehicle crime42.95300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80-40.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Other theft20.54100.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.1933.33%
Public order65.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6166.67%
Drugs21.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-75.00%
Other theft10.54-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.38-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour84.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.1450.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Drugs20.80-75.00%
Public order20.54100.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.79-19.23%
Drugs85.63300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.1433.33%
Other theft31.07200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-66.67%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.97500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.61-25.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Public order10.27-75.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.4544.44%
Public order46.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.0733.33%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-85.71%
Other theft10.27-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.33-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.82133.33%
Public order41.880.00%
Other crime31.070.00%
Other theft30.8050.00%
Vehicle crime30.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.80-50.00%
Burglary30.800.00%
Drugs20.80100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.5325.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.61-40.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.130.00%
Vehicle crime76.43250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.88-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.340.00%
Public order31.07-25.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.60-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson76.4375.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.88-50.00%
Public order41.070.00%
Other theft21.07-33.33%
Drugs20.54-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.55-9.68%
Anti-social behaviour87.5133.33%
Drugs62.14500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.61-63.64%
Public order41.07-60.00%
Other theft31.0750.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.423.33%
Criminal damage and arson118.31120.00%
Public order102.9542.86%
Anti-social behaviour62.68-45.45%
Possession of weapons21.61100.00%
Other theft20.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3018.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.040.00%
Public order72.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.880.00%
Other theft41.340.00%
Other crime31.070.00%
Drugs30.800.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20248
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234
September 20238
August 20236
July 202311

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234
August 202310
July 20237

A total of 310 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.85 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202420
May 202415
April 202421
March 202426
February 202426
January 202418
December 202330
November 202324
October 202324
September 202328
August 202331
July 202330

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237
September 20234
August 202311
July 20235

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20248
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20236
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20237
October 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20243
October 20231
September 20231
July 20233

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 5SN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hempstead Close
    Total9
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Close Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Elmfield Close
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Harlow Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Freemantle Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Hobart Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. Ayres Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 8. Basildon Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Stevenage Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 10. Elephant Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Radley Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Heathfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Kimberley Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Poynter Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hatfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1