WA9 3DZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 3DZ

WA9 3DZ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.27 per 1,000 population. This WA9 3DZ 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 3DZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 3DZ, encompassing approximately 898 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA9 3DZ area, explore the WA9 3DZ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WA9 3DZ area, visit the WA9 3DZ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-64.71% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA9 3DZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Morris Street with total crimes: 2

WA9 3DZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft722.2775.00%
Shoplifting67.79-64.71%
Public order36.680.00%
Burglary23.340.00%
Drugs12.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%

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
Shoplifting1728.95325.00%
Other theft418.93-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.45-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson22.230.00%
Other crime12.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences725.6175.00%
Other theft57.79-37.50%
Shoplifting45.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.450.00%
Public order23.340.00%
Vehicle crime12.230.00%
Burglary11.110.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft816.70-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences48.910.00%
Shoplifting24.45-33.33%
Burglary12.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1124.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences412.25-33.33%
Public order34.45200.00%
Shoplifting33.340.00%
Drugs13.340.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1125.6157.14%
Violence and sexual offences612.25500.00%
Drugs16.680.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Public order11.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%
Robbery11.110.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft715.59-46.15%
Vehicle crime37.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.34-33.33%
Other crime12.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.11-66.67%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1323.3844.44%
Violence and sexual offences314.48-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.340.00%
Public order11.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft921.1612.50%
Violence and sexual offences410.02-60.00%
Drugs34.45-40.00%
Burglary23.340.00%
Shoplifting12.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1036.75233.33%
Other theft811.1433.33%
Drugs58.91400.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.57200.00%
Public order23.340.00%
Burglary22.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Other crime11.110.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft615.59-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences36.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.340.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.11-50.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Other crime11.110.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft715.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.340.00%
Theft from the person12.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 202411
April 202411
March 20247
February 202413
January 20249
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202417
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
January 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20243
December 20231

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 202310
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft5
    Public order2
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Morris Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Gaskell Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Whittaker Street
    Total1
    Burglary1