WA3 2WQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA3 2WQ

WA3 2WQ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This WA3 2WQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA3 postcode area, which has experienced 132 crimes and a crime rate of 2.69 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA3 2WQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA3 2WQ, encompassing approximately NA residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA3 2WQ area, explore the WA3 2WQ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WA3 2WQ area, visit the WA3 2WQ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA3 2WQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hope Street with total crimes: 3
  • Haydock Street with total crimes: 3
  • Alma Street with total crimes: 3

WA3 2WQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13NA44.44%
Public order5NA-37.50%
Drugs5NA0.00%
Shoplifting4NA-78.95%
Other theft3NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA100.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA-66.67%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting19NA171.43%
Violence and sexual offences9NA-30.77%
Public order8NA60.00%
Anti-social behaviour4NA33.33%
Other theft3NA200.00%
Vehicle crime3NA50.00%
Other crime2NA100.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13NA18.18%
Shoplifting7NA40.00%
Public order5NA-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson4NA-20.00%
Drugs3NA50.00%
Anti-social behaviour3NA-40.00%
Vehicle crime2NA100.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Burglary1NA-50.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%
Other theft1NA-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11NA-26.67%
Public order8NA-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson5NA25.00%
Shoplifting5NA66.67%
Anti-social behaviour5NA-28.57%
Other theft3NA50.00%
Burglary2NA0.00%
Drugs2NA-50.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15NA-44.44%
Public order9NA12.50%
Anti-social behaviour7NA-22.22%
Drugs4NA-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson4NA0.00%
Shoplifting3NA-57.14%
Other theft2NA100.00%
Other crime1NA-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27NA42.11%
Anti-social behaviour9NA200.00%
Public order8NA0.00%
Shoplifting7NA16.67%
Drugs5NA150.00%
Criminal damage and arson4NA33.33%
Other crime3NA50.00%
Vehicle crime2NA-60.00%
Burglary2NA100.00%
Other theft1NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19NA-5.00%
Public order8NA60.00%
Shoplifting6NA20.00%
Vehicle crime5NA150.00%
Anti-social behaviour3NA-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA200.00%
Other crime2NA100.00%
Drugs2NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20NA11.11%
Public order5NA-37.50%
Shoplifting5NA-61.54%
Other theft5NA150.00%
Anti-social behaviour4NA-20.00%
Vehicle crime2NA0.00%
Drugs2NA-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA-88.89%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18NA0.00%
Shoplifting13NA225.00%
Criminal damage and arson9NA50.00%
Public order8NA-11.11%
Burglary5NA400.00%
Anti-social behaviour5NA-37.50%
Drugs4NA300.00%
Vehicle crime2NA-50.00%
Other theft2NA0.00%
Other crime1NA-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18NA38.46%
Public order9NA50.00%
Anti-social behaviour8NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson6NA50.00%
Vehicle crime4NA300.00%
Shoplifting4NA100.00%
Other crime3NA0.00%
Other theft2NA-50.00%
Theft from the person2NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Drugs1NA-66.67%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13NA0.00%
Public order6NA0.00%
Other theft4NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson4NA0.00%
Drugs3NA0.00%
Shoplifting2NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 202413
June 202411
May 202415
April 202427
March 202419
February 202420
January 202418
December 202318
November 202313

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20249
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20249
April 20248
March 20248
February 20245
January 20248
December 20239
November 20236

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20245
December 20231

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202419
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20247
March 20246
February 20245
January 202413
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20247
April 20249
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20238

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA3 2WQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hope Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Haydock Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Alma Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 4. Back Cross Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Houghton Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Foundry Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Grafton Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Wellington Gardens
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Railway Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Glover Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Back Legh Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Nelson Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. The Copse
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Crow House Farm Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Patterson Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Police Station
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Chemical Street
    Total1
    Drugs1