YARN CLOSE, WA9 3GJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 3GJ

YARN CLOSE, WA9 3GJ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.12 per 1,000 population. This WA9 3GJ 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 3GJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 3GJ, encompassing approximately 2470 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

WA9 3GJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Portland Way with total crimes: 5
  • Marsland Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Hoghton Close with total crimes: 3

YARN CLOSE, WA9 3GJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.12-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.24-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.62-62.50%
Other crime31.2150.00%
Drugs31.2150.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Public order10.81-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.98-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour84.0560.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.24200.00%
Public order62.4350.00%
Drugs22.43-66.67%
Other crime20.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.98-27.78%
Drugs65.26200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.43-28.57%
Public order42.020.00%
Other crime21.620.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.3863.64%
Anti-social behaviour77.2975.00%
Public order42.830.00%
Drugs21.62-33.33%
Other theft20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.5510.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.45250.00%
Public order42.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.62300.00%
Drugs31.620.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.48-9.09%
Other theft34.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-50.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences119.7157.14%
Public order64.45200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.43100.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.07-22.22%
Public order22.830.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.29125.00%
Public order23.64100.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.24-50.00%
Public order11.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.900.00%
Other theft33.24200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.210.00%
Drugs31.21200.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences86.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 202413
June 202418
May 202411
April 202410
March 202411
February 20247
January 20249
December 20234
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

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
February 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Portland Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Marsland Grove
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hoghton Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Telford Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Elizabeth Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Prince Albert Court
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 8. Lee Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Edith Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Jane Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Frederick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cecil Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1