WA9 3EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 3EA

WA9 3EA, St. Helens has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.84 per 1,000 population. This WA9 3EA 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 3EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 3EA, encompassing approximately 1053 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA9 3EA area, explore the WA9 3EA Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WA9 3EA area, visit the WA9 3EA 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 (200.00% increase)

WA9 3EA 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 3EA 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 theft721.8475.00%
Shoplifting66.65-64.71%
Public order35.70200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.85-33.33%
Burglary21.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.90-50.00%
Drugs10.95-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

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
Shoplifting1730.38325.00%
Other theft416.14-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.800.00%
Drugs22.85100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.90-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.90-80.00%
Public order10.95-66.67%
Robbery10.950.00%
Other crime10.950.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1029.4342.86%
Anti-social behaviour59.490.00%
Other theft54.75-37.50%
Shoplifting44.75100.00%
Public order33.800.00%
Burglary22.85100.00%
Drugs11.90-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

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 theft819.94-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences77.6016.67%
Drugs26.650.00%
Shoplifting21.90-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.900.00%
Burglary10.950.00%

In May 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 theft1126.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences610.44-14.29%
Public order55.7066.67%
Shoplifting34.750.00%
Drugs22.85-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.900.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1131.3357.14%
Violence and sexual offences710.4475.00%
Drugs56.650.00%
Public order34.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.85-50.00%
Other crime10.95-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Theft from the person10.950.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%
Robbery10.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft718.04-46.15%
Violence and sexual offences46.6533.33%
Vehicle crime33.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.85-33.33%
Other crime21.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.90-50.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1322.7930.00%
Public order312.3450.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.85-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.85100.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1025.6411.11%
Violence and sexual offences99.49-25.00%
Public order28.55-50.00%
Burglary21.90-50.00%
Drugs21.90-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.90-50.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1238.93140.00%
Other theft911.3928.57%
Drugs68.550.00%
Public order45.700.00%
Burglary43.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.80-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.850.00%
Other crime11.90-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft720.89-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences56.6566.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.75300.00%
Other crime23.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.900.00%
Burglary21.900.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft817.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.850.00%
Drugs11.900.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Theft from the person10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 202410
June 20247
May 20246
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20249
December 202312
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
May 20245
April 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 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 202410
December 20239
November 20237
October 20238

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 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
January 20242
December 20236
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
October 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA9 3EA 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. Manville Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Monmouth Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hammond Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Gaskell Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Whittaker Street
    Total1
    Burglary1