WA9 3ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 3ER

WA9 3ER, St. Helens has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.40 per 1,000 population. This WA9 3ER 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 3ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 3ER, encompassing approximately 1044 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA9 3ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broadgate Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Emmett Street with total crimes: 2
  • Arnold Close with total crimes: 2

WA9 3ER 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 offences413.40-66.67%
Public order33.830.00%
Other theft22.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.91100.00%
Other crime11.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1222.97-7.69%
Drugs411.48300.00%
Burglary33.83200.00%
Other theft22.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.91-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1322.970.00%
Public order512.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.91100.00%
Drugs11.91-66.67%
Burglary10.960.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.10116.67%
Drugs312.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.87-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.910.00%
Other theft10.96-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences622.010.00%
Other theft55.740.00%
Drugs34.79-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.870.00%
Public order32.87200.00%
Possession of weapons12.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Shoplifting10.960.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.36-53.85%
Drugs55.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.790.00%
Public order12.870.00%

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 offences1320.1062.50%
Other theft312.44200.00%
Possession of weapons12.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-66.67%
Public order10.96-50.00%
Theft from the person10.960.00%
Robbery10.960.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.23-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour37.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.87100.00%
Public order21.91-33.33%
Other theft11.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%

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 offences917.230.00%
Public order38.61-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour22.87-33.33%
Other theft11.910.00%
Burglary10.96-50.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.96-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences925.84-10.00%
Public order78.61250.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.70200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.870.00%
Burglary22.87100.00%
Drugs11.910.00%
Other theft10.96-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1024.8842.86%
Vehicle crime39.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.87200.00%
Other theft22.870.00%
Public order21.91-60.00%
Other crime21.910.00%
Burglary11.91-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Drugs10.96-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.230.00%
Public order56.700.00%
Burglary34.790.00%
Drugs22.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 202413
June 202413
May 20246
April 20246
March 202413
February 20248
January 20249
December 20239
November 202310
October 20237

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 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Broadgate Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 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. Marshall Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Roundwood Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Manville Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Cross Farm Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Manor Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Monmouth Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1