WA9 3DH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 3DH

WA9 3DH, St. Helens has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.05 per 1,000 population. This WA9 3DH 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 3DH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 3DH, encompassing approximately 1072 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA9 3DH area, explore the WA9 3DH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (325.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA9 3DH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Manville Street with total crimes: 2

WA9 3DH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1727.05325.00%
Other theft415.86-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.730.00%
Drugs22.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.87-75.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.93-88.89%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences924.2528.57%
Other theft58.40-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.660.00%
Shoplifting43.73100.00%
Public order23.730.00%
Vehicle crime11.870.00%
Burglary10.930.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft816.79-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences77.46133.33%
Shoplifting26.53-33.33%
Drugs11.87-50.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1123.320.00%
Public order510.26400.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.660.00%
Shoplifting32.800.00%
Drugs22.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.870.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1118.6637.50%
Violence and sexual offences310.2650.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.870.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Robbery10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-66.67%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft813.99-33.33%
Vehicle crime37.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.80100.00%
Bicycle theft11.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1215.8633.33%
Public order211.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.93-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft921.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences68.40-14.29%
Public order25.60-33.33%
Burglary21.870.00%
Drugs21.870.00%
Possession of weapons11.870.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft926.1228.57%
Violence and sexual offences78.40250.00%
Public order36.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.80100.00%
Drugs21.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.870.00%
Burglary21.87100.00%
Other crime11.87-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft713.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.53100.00%
Other crime21.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.870.00%
Burglary11.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft712.13133.33%
Violence and sexual offences26.530.00%
Drugs11.870.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Theft from the person10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.870.00%
Public order10.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
January 20241

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 202411
April 202411
March 20248
February 202412
January 20249
December 20239
November 20237
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20249
June 20247
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20237
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20245
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA9 3DH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting17
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 3. Manville Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Beaufort Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Morris Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Bridgewater Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Emlyn Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Whittaker Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1