WA9 3EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 3EJ

WA9 3EJ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.94 per 1,000 population. This WA9 3EJ 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 3EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 3EJ, encompassing approximately 932 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA9 3EJ area, explore the WA9 3EJ 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WA9 3EJ 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 3EJ 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 offences613.94-33.33%
Public order36.430.00%
Other theft13.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%

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 offences921.44-18.18%
Burglary39.65200.00%
Drugs33.2250.00%
Other theft23.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.07-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1123.58-8.33%
Public order511.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.360.00%
Drugs22.14-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.14-50.00%
Burglary11.070.00%

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 offences1220.3771.43%
Drugs312.86200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.22-33.33%
Other theft12.14-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences722.510.00%
Other theft37.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.220.00%
Public order33.22200.00%
Possession of weapons23.220.00%
Vehicle crime12.140.00%
Drugs11.07-80.00%
Shoplifting11.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.22-41.67%
Drugs57.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.360.00%
Public order13.22-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1222.5171.43%
Other theft312.86200.00%
Public order23.220.00%
Possession of weapons12.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.07-50.00%
Theft from the person11.070.00%
Robbery11.070.00%

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 offences718.22-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson37.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.220.00%
Public order22.14-33.33%
Other theft12.140.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.3712.50%
Public order39.65-50.00%
Burglary23.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.14-33.33%
Drugs12.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences825.73-11.11%
Public order68.58500.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.430.00%
Burglary23.22100.00%
Other theft22.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.140.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences923.5880.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.65200.00%
Vehicle crime23.220.00%
Other crime22.140.00%
Burglary12.14-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Drugs11.07-50.00%
Public order11.07-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.070.00%

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 offences518.220.00%
Burglary45.360.00%
Public order44.290.00%
Drugs24.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.140.00%
Other theft11.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 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
July 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 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

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202411
June 202412
May 20247
April 20247
March 202412
February 20247
January 20249
December 20238
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA9 3EJ 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