WA9 3GP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 3GP

WA9 3GP, St. Helens has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.55 per 1,000 population. This WA9 3GP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA9 postcode area, which has experienced 547 crimes and a crime rate of 10.44 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA9 3GP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 3GP, encompassing approximately 2508 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

WA9 3GP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hoghton Close with total crimes: 7
  • Marsland Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

WA9 3GP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.55-33.33%
Drugs75.58250.00%
Public order52.79-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.99-28.57%
Other theft21.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.5490.91%
Public order78.3775.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.7975.00%
Drugs22.79-33.33%
Other theft20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
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 offences1112.7622.22%
Criminal damage and arson74.39250.00%
Public order42.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.59300.00%
Drugs31.59200.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.18-25.00%
Other theft33.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Drugs10.40-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.1771.43%
Public order44.78300.00%
Drugs31.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.20100.00%
Other theft20.800.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.78-30.00%
Public order12.79-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.9766.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.990.00%
Public order21.20100.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.18-45.45%
Possession of weapons22.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.7657.14%
Other theft44.39300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5950.00%
Drugs31.200.00%
Vehicle crime11.20-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.57-56.25%
Drugs32.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80100.00%
Public order10.80-83.33%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.9560.00%
Public order66.38-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson42.39100.00%
Other theft21.590.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Drugs20.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-75.00%

In August 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1113.9537.50%
Violence and sexual offences104.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.99-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20-33.33%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Drugs10.80-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.550.00%
Public order83.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.990.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20236
August 202311
July 20238

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202421
May 202411
April 20249
March 202412
February 20247
January 202410
December 20236
November 202311
October 20237
September 202316
August 202310
July 202310

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20232
July 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
July 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Hoghton Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Marsland Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Telford Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Junction Lane
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 6. Goodban Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. Orville Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Herbert Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Alice Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Cecil Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Prince Albert Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Croft
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Percy Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Frederick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1