WA9 3DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 3DX

WA9 3DX, St. Helens has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.85 per 1,000 population. This WA9 3DX 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 3DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 3DX, encompassing approximately 2424 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA9 3DX area, explore the WA9 3DX 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)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WA9 3DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Ambergate Close with total crimes: 6
  • Robins Lane with total crimes: 3

WA9 3DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1714.85325.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.01-38.46%
Public order33.30200.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Drugs20.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.31116.67%
Shoplifting45.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.650.00%
Other theft20.83-66.67%
Drugs10.830.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.60-53.85%
Other theft62.480.00%
Shoplifting22.480.00%
Public order20.83-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.7944.44%
Other theft65.3650.00%
Public order62.48500.00%
Shoplifting22.480.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Other crime10.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.4980.00%
Other theft43.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.650.00%
Vehicle crime31.24200.00%
Other crime21.240.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.19-28.57%
Other theft42.06-42.86%
Drugs31.6550.00%
Public order11.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.250.00%
Other theft72.8975.00%
Drugs22.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.25-36.36%
Other theft42.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.65-33.33%
Public order20.830.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.08175.00%
Other theft44.54-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.6550.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In November 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs79.9075.00%
Other theft62.8950.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.48-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.65-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83100.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.55300.00%
Drugs44.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6533.33%
Other theft41.65100.00%
Burglary31.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order45.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.240.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202413
June 20246
May 202413
April 20249
March 20245
February 20247
January 20247
December 202311
November 20234
October 202312
September 20233

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
September 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20243
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting17
  • 2. Ambergate Close
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Robins Lane
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Kerrysdale Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Marina Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Extension View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Whittaker Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Waterdale Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Brotherhood Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Simonstone Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Huntley Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1