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

Overview of Crime in WA9 5WP

THE BROADS, WA9 5WP, St. Helens has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.73 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5WP 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 5WP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5WP, encompassing approximately 4022 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA9 5WP area, explore the WA9 5WP 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 (14.29% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WA9 5WP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queensland Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Heigham Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Welwyn Close with total crimes: 2

THE BROADS, WA9 5WP 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 Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.7314.29%
Drugs31.990.00%
Public order20.75-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.72-46.15%
Public order61.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4950.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-33.33%
Other theft10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.470.00%
Public order43.2333.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.72225.00%
Public order33.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.23-33.33%
Other theft20.990.00%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-50.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In April 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 offences64.23-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.4933.33%
Other theft20.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.72-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour32.2450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.25-75.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.9757.14%
Shoplifting42.73-42.86%
Public order30.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-33.33%
Burglary10.50-66.67%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.96250.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.74-30.00%
Vehicle crime31.740.00%
Burglary30.75200.00%
Other crime30.750.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-33.33%
Drugs10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4950.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-75.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.4642.86%
Anti-social behaviour42.49100.00%
Vehicle crime30.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.23-41.67%
Other theft21.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-50.00%
Shoplifting20.50-71.43%
Public order20.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.700.00%
Shoplifting72.980.00%
Drugs41.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.990.00%
Other crime30.990.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202413
June 202413
May 20244
April 20246
March 20249
February 202411
January 20247
December 202310
November 202310
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 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 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20247
December 20232
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
September 20233

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 5WP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Queensland Avenue
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Heigham Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Welwyn Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Wood Vale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Martham Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Poynter Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Clare Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Elephant Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Norton Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1