THE BROADS, WA9 5WL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 5WL

THE BROADS, WA9 5WL, St. Helens has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.63 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5WL 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 5WL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5WL, encompassing approximately 3020 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WA9 5WL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heigham Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Stevenage Close with total crimes: 3
  • Brompton Close with total crimes: 2

THE BROADS, WA9 5WL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.6360.00%
Vehicle crime32.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-33.33%
Public order20.66-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.95-50.00%
Public order51.66-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.320.00%
Shoplifting20.990.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.95-28.57%
Public order63.31200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.96250.00%
Public order24.640.00%
Other theft10.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.97-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.32-42.86%
Other theft21.32100.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.2975.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.320.00%
Drugs21.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-66.67%
Other theft10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.97-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.99300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.320.00%
Shoplifting10.99-75.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.6225.00%
Shoplifting43.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.3250.00%
Burglary10.99-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In January 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 offences810.930.00%
Shoplifting82.65166.67%
Burglary42.65300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.320.00%
Other crime30.990.00%
Bicycle theft20.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-33.33%
Drugs20.66100.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.95-11.11%
Shoplifting32.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9950.00%
Vehicle crime30.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-66.67%
Burglary10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.6080.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.98100.00%
Public order41.99100.00%
Vehicle crime31.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.660.00%
Shoplifting20.990.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 202410
June 202414
May 20244
April 20246
March 20246
February 202410
January 20248
December 20238
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 20242
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20248
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Heigham Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Stevenage Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Brompton Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Welwyn Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Ansdale Wood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Wood Vale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Elton Head Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Martham Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Poynter Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Clare Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1