WA9 3EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 3EB

WA9 3EB, St. Helens has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.38 per 1,000 population. This WA9 3EB 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 3EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 3EB, encompassing approximately 975 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WA9 3EB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Emmett Street with total crimes: 2
  • Arnold Close with total crimes: 2
  • Alma Place with total crimes: 2

WA9 3EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.38-33.33%
Public order36.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.08100.00%
Other theft12.05-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.03-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences925.64-25.00%
Burglary39.23200.00%
Drugs33.080.00%
Other theft33.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Public order11.03-80.00%
Robbery11.030.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1225.640.00%
Public order512.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.130.00%
Drugs33.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.08-50.00%
Burglary11.030.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.5133.33%
Drugs312.31200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.08-33.33%
Other theft12.05-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Other crime11.030.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences924.6128.57%
Public order49.23100.00%
Other theft34.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.080.00%
Possession of weapons23.08100.00%
Vehicle crime12.050.00%
Drugs11.03-87.50%
Shoplifting11.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs823.59700.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.20-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson37.180.00%
Public order23.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.050.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Theft from the person11.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1324.6185.71%
Other theft313.33200.00%
Public order23.080.00%
Possession of weapons12.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.03-50.00%
Theft from the person11.030.00%
Robbery11.030.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Other crime11.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.44-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.1850.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.080.00%
Public order22.05-33.33%
Other theft12.050.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.54-9.09%
Public order310.26-50.00%
Burglary23.08-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.05-50.00%
Drugs12.050.00%
Other theft11.03-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1129.7410.00%
Public order611.28500.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.150.00%
Burglary34.1050.00%
Other theft23.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.050.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1025.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.26300.00%
Vehicle crime24.10100.00%
Other crime22.050.00%
Burglary22.05-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.050.00%
Other theft11.03-50.00%
Drugs11.03-50.00%
Public order11.03-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences519.490.00%
Burglary45.130.00%
Public order44.100.00%
Drugs24.100.00%
Other theft22.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202412
June 202412
May 20249
April 20247
March 202413
February 20247
January 202410
December 202311
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
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
March 20241

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
June 20241
March 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
May 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
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Emmett Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Arnold Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Alma Place
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sussex Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Roundwood Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Manville Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Cross Farm Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Manor Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Monmouth Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Smithfield Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Hammond Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1