WA9 3DZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 3DZ

WA9 3DZ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.61 per 1,000 population. This WA9 3DZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA9 postcode area, which has experienced 547 crimes and a crime rate of 10.44 per 1,000 population (July 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.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WA9 3DZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Whittaker Street with total crimes: 3

WA9 3DZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 theft715.59133.33%
Violence and sexual offences37.79200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.34100.00%
Theft from the person12.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft310.02-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.34-50.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.11-75.00%
Public order11.11-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Other crime11.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order417.82300.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.4533.33%
Other theft44.45-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.45100.00%
Other crime12.230.00%
Drugs11.11-50.00%

In July 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 theft614.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.680.00%
Drugs23.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.230.00%
Public order11.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 202310
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
September 20231
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 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
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 202411
April 202411
March 20247
February 202413
January 20249
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237
September 20233
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
January 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20243
December 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 3. Whittaker Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Bridgewater Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Morris Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Hertford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Roysten Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Bentinck Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Webb Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cupra Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1