WA9 5XH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 5XH

WA9 5XH, St. Helens has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.61 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5XH 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 5XH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5XH, encompassing approximately 1604 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA9 5XH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beamish Close with total crimes: 2
  • Brompton Close with total crimes: 2
  • Addison Way with total crimes: 1

WA9 5XH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.6120.00%
Shoplifting13.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.61400.00%
Public order23.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In June 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs23.12100.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-85.71%
Other theft10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.1075.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.36-50.00%
Public order11.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In April 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 offences45.6133.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.490.00%
Other theft12.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.12-40.00%
Public order11.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.7466.67%
Criminal damage and arson13.12-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson37.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.8750.00%
Burglary21.870.00%
Bicycle theft21.250.00%
Other theft11.250.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.36-77.78%
Drugs11.250.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.48-18.18%
Public order25.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.351000.00%
Drugs26.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In September 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs11.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20241
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20239
October 202311
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20244
December 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Beamish Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Brompton Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Addison Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Linby Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Trentham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Senley Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Farringdon Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1