LEIGHTON DRIVE, WA9 3GS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 3GS

LEIGHTON DRIVE, WA9 3GS, St. Helens has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.41 per 1,000 population. This WA9 3GS 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 3GS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 3GS, encompassing approximately 4254 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA9 3GS area, explore the WA9 3GS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WA9 3GS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Robins Lane with total crimes: 3
  • St Nicholas Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Elsbeck Grove with total crimes: 2

LEIGHTON DRIVE, WA9 3GS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.590.00%
Drugs20.71-60.00%
Public order20.47-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%
Other theft10.24-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.29-42.11%
Drugs52.59400.00%
Other theft41.18300.00%
Public order40.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.71200.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.5872.73%
Anti-social behaviour34.47200.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.70-56.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.590.00%
Public order30.940.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.1792.31%
Criminal damage and arson45.8833.33%
Public order30.94200.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Other crime10.24-66.67%
Burglary10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.0562.50%
Other crime33.06200.00%
Vehicle crime30.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%
Drugs10.24-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.94-33.33%
Drugs51.88400.00%
Other theft31.18-57.14%
Public order20.71100.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In February 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 offences127.05-36.84%
Other theft72.82250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.65-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour11.180.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.7690.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.47300.00%
Other theft21.880.00%
Public order20.47-33.33%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.470.00%
Public order32.35-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%
Other theft20.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.99-44.44%
Drugs82.35100.00%
Public order51.88150.00%
Other theft41.18300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.765.88%
Drugs44.2333.33%
Burglary20.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-60.00%
Public order20.47-33.33%
Other theft10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.000.00%
Drugs31.180.00%
Public order30.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 202419
June 202411
May 202425
April 202413
March 20248
February 202412
January 202419
December 202310
November 202310
October 202318
September 202317

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
November 20238
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
February 20245
January 20248
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Robins Lane
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. St Nicholas Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Elsbeck Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Kerrysdale Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Holbrook Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Irwin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Olga Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dryebeck Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Belvedere Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Freshford
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Enford Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Simonstone Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ambergate Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Welford Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Balmoral Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Glamis Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Marywell Close
    Total1
    Other theft1