WA9 5TP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 5TP

WA9 5TP, St. Helens has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.58 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5TP 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 5TP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5TP, encompassing approximately 1930 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-28.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WA9 5TP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beech Street with total crimes: 3
  • Fir Street with total crimes: 3
  • Parliament Street with total crimes: 3

WA9 5TP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.58-28.00%
Public order39.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.55-33.33%
Other crime21.04100.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Other theft21.040.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.6525.00%
Criminal damage and arson312.95200.00%
Vehicle crime21.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.040.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour210.360.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Drugs10.52-66.67%
Public order10.52-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.33-41.18%
Drugs35.18200.00%
Public order31.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.6154.55%
Criminal damage and arson68.8150.00%
Public order33.110.00%
Burglary31.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.55-33.33%
Shoplifting21.040.00%
Drugs11.040.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences1113.99-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson45.700.00%
Public order32.0750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5550.00%
Other theft21.55100.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.990.00%
Possession of weapons28.810.00%
Public order21.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.040.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.0613.33%
Criminal damage and arson38.810.00%
Burglary21.550.00%
Shoplifting21.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04100.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.9287.50%
Criminal damage and arson37.77-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.55-50.00%
Other theft10.52-66.67%
Public order10.520.00%
Drugs10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.47-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson64.14200.00%
Burglary43.11100.00%
Other theft32.07-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.550.00%
Drugs21.04100.00%
Public order11.04-66.67%

In October 2023, 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 offences1315.02-43.48%
Other theft46.73100.00%
Public order32.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.55-33.33%
Burglary21.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.040.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson311.920.00%
Burglary21.550.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20246
March 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202425
June 202420
May 202410
April 202417
March 202411
February 202417
January 202417
December 202315
November 20238
October 202313
September 202323

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
October 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Beech Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fir Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parliament Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. St Matthews Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dennis Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Rock Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Polinda Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Springfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Thatto Heath Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Carnarvon Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 11. Billingham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Samuel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Emily Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Forrester Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Fountain Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Edge Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Wesley Hall Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1