WA9 3EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 3EL

WA9 3EL, St. Helens has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.47 per 1,000 population. This WA9 3EL 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 3EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 3EL, encompassing approximately 910 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WA9 3EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Emmett Street with total crimes: 2
  • Arnold Close with total crimes: 2

WA9 3EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences416.47-50.00%
Public order34.390.00%
Other theft33.2950.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.290.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%
Drugs11.10-66.67%
Shoplifting11.10-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences825.26-33.33%
Shoplifting48.79300.00%
Burglary34.39200.00%
Drugs33.29200.00%
Other theft23.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.10-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1230.750.00%
Public order613.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.590.00%
Other theft23.29-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson12.20-50.00%
Drugs11.10-66.67%
Burglary11.100.00%
Shoplifting11.10-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.10-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1230.7571.43%
Other theft713.180.00%
Drugs37.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.29-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.20100.00%
Shoplifting22.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft728.55133.33%
Violence and sexual offences77.690.00%
Public order47.69300.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.390.00%
Shoplifting23.290.00%
Possession of weapons12.200.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%
Drugs11.10-80.00%

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 offences720.87-41.67%
Drugs57.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.490.00%
Other theft33.29-40.00%
Public order13.29-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1228.5550.00%
Other theft513.18150.00%
Public order35.490.00%
Shoplifting23.290.00%
Possession of weapons12.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.10-50.00%
Theft from the person11.100.00%
Robbery11.100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.87-11.11%
Public order38.79-25.00%
Other theft23.29-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.20100.00%
Possession of weapons12.200.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences928.5512.50%
Other theft59.8825.00%
Public order45.49-33.33%
Burglary34.39-62.50%
Drugs23.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-50.00%
Shoplifting11.10-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary838.44700.00%
Violence and sexual offences88.79-11.11%
Public order68.79200.00%
Other theft46.5933.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.39-66.67%
Shoplifting22.20-60.00%
Vehicle crime22.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.200.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences936.2450.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.88500.00%
Shoplifting56.59400.00%
Other theft35.490.00%
Vehicle crime23.290.00%
Other crime22.200.00%
Public order22.20-50.00%
Burglary12.20-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%
Drugs11.10-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences623.060.00%
Burglary46.590.00%
Public order44.390.00%
Other theft34.390.00%
Drugs23.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.200.00%
Shoplifting11.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20247
May 20247
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 202412
June 202412
May 20247
April 20247
March 202412
February 20248
January 20249
December 20238
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
January 20243
December 20238
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 3EL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Emmett Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Arnold Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Alma Place
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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