HOGHTON ROAD, WA9 3HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 3HX

HOGHTON ROAD, WA9 3HX, St. Helens has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.64 per 1,000 population. This WA9 3HX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA9 postcode area, which has experienced 537 crimes and a crime rate of 10.25 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA9 3HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 3HX, encompassing approximately 2704 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

WA9 3HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marsland Grove with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Hoghton Close with total crimes: 5

HOGHTON ROAD, WA9 3HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.64-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour85.5533.33%
Public order82.9660.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.96100.00%
Drugs32.22-75.00%
Robbery11.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.97-13.64%
Drugs127.03500.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.440.00%
Public order52.22-37.50%
Other theft31.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1150.00%
Other crime21.110.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.6422.22%
Public order88.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.96500.00%
Drugs22.22-33.33%
Other theft20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.1663.64%
Public order86.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.96250.00%
Drugs32.59200.00%
Other crime21.110.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences118.14-21.43%
Other theft44.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Drugs10.37-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.3527.27%
Public order55.18150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.85200.00%
Drugs31.11200.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.6622.22%
Public order24.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.4012.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.330.00%
Public order21.11100.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In December 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 offences86.66-38.46%
Other theft32.96-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Public order10.74-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.8344.44%
Anti-social behaviour54.8125.00%
Other theft41.85300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.480.00%
Drugs31.110.00%
Public order21.11-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.74-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.62-64.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.3333.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.48-25.00%
Drugs31.11-25.00%
Public order31.11-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Other theft10.74-66.67%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.490.00%
Public order69.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.220.00%
Drugs41.480.00%
Other theft31.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.110.00%
Other crime31.110.00%
Burglary21.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20248
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202419
June 202422
May 202418
April 202411
March 202414
February 202411
January 20249
December 20238
November 202313
October 20239
September 202325

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 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 202412
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20244
March 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Marsland Grove
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hoghton Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Yarn Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Lee Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Orville Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Junction Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Carnegie Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Edith Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Herbert Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Telford Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Elizabeth Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Primula Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Penlake Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Eliza Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Francis Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bold Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Shard Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1