WA9 5TQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 5TQ

WA9 5TQ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 49.02 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5TQ 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 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA9 5TQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Emmett Street with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Broadgate Avenue with total crimes: 3

WA9 5TQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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
Shoplifting1163.94120.00%
Violence and sexual offences723.4540.00%
Public order614.92200.00%
Drugs212.790.00%
Burglary14.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.13-66.67%
Vehicle crime12.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences536.240.00%
Shoplifting510.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.66-25.00%
Public order26.39-66.67%
Other crime14.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.13-66.67%

In August 2023, 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 order659.68200.00%
Violence and sexual offences512.7925.00%
Shoplifting510.66-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour410.66300.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.5350.00%
Vehicle crime36.390.00%
Burglary16.390.00%
Drugs12.130.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting636.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences412.790.00%
Public order28.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.260.00%
Other crime24.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20248
May 20246
April 20246
March 20248
February 20249
January 20243
December 20236
November 202310
October 20237
September 20235
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236
September 20232
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245
March 20247
February 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 202311
September 20235
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 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
August 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232
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. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Emmett Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Broadgate Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Scorecross
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Bourne Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Harris Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Milverny Way
    Total1
    Burglary1