WA9 5TQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 5TQ

WA9 5TQ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.18 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5TQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA9 postcode area, which has experienced 517 crimes and a crime rate of 9.86 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA9 5TQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5TQ, encompassing approximately 469 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA9 5TQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broadgate Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Scorecross with total crimes: 2
  • Emmett Street with total crimes: 2

WA9 5TQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson219.180.00%
Public order24.260.00%
Other crime14.260.00%
Drugs12.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.13-90.91%
Other theft12.13-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1146.8922.22%
Shoplifting323.450.00%
Burglary26.39100.00%
Other theft24.260.00%
Public order24.26-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour14.260.00%
Drugs12.130.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences949.0212.50%
Public order619.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson312.790.00%
Shoplifting36.39-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour16.39-50.00%
Burglary12.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences838.3733.33%
Shoplifting817.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour217.050.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences644.760.00%
Shoplifting412.79-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.530.00%
Drugs26.39-33.33%
Public order24.260.00%
Vehicle crime24.260.00%
Other theft14.260.00%
Possession of weapons12.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences649.02-25.00%
Shoplifting512.79-28.57%
Drugs310.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.390.00%
Public order26.39-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.260.00%
Bicycle theft14.260.00%
Burglary12.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences844.76-11.11%
Shoplifting717.050.00%
Public order314.9250.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.39100.00%
Possession of weapons14.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences955.42200.00%
Shoplifting719.180.00%
Other theft214.92100.00%
Vehicle crime24.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.26100.00%
Public order24.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.26-66.67%
Possession of weapons12.130.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting738.37133.33%
Anti-social behaviour314.92200.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.39-50.00%
Public order26.39-66.67%
Other theft14.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.13-66.67%
Vehicle crime12.130.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order653.29100.00%
Violence and sexual offences612.79-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson312.79200.00%
Shoplifting36.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.390.00%
Robbery12.130.00%
Burglary12.130.00%
Vehicle crime12.13-66.67%
Other crime12.13-50.00%
Other theft12.130.00%
Theft from the person12.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1051.1642.86%
Public order321.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime36.39200.00%
Other crime26.390.00%
Shoplifting24.26-81.82%
Other theft14.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.130.00%
Bicycle theft12.130.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1163.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences723.450.00%
Public order614.920.00%
Drugs212.790.00%
Burglary14.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.130.00%
Vehicle crime12.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20243
October 20232

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202411
July 20249
June 20248
May 20246
April 20246
March 20248
February 20249
January 20243
December 20236
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245
March 20247
February 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 202311

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Broadgate Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Scorecross
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Emmett Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Roundwood Drive
    Total1
    Public order1