WA9 3JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 3JA

WA9 3JA, St. Helens has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.47 per 1,000 population. This WA9 3JA 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 3JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 3JA, encompassing approximately 2093 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WA9 3JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Portland Way with total crimes: 5
  • Pool End with total crimes: 3
  • Marsland Grove with total crimes: 3

WA9 3JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.4720.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.73-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.43-25.00%
Public order21.430.00%
Drugs20.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

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 offences1011.94-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour84.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.82300.00%
Public order21.910.00%
Other crime10.96-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.99-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour45.26-20.00%
Other crime21.910.00%
Public order20.96-50.00%
Drugs10.96-50.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.387.69%
Anti-social behaviour56.690.00%
Public order42.3933.33%
Drugs21.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.96-66.67%
Other theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences1311.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.210.00%
Public order32.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4350.00%
Robbery11.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.6485.71%
Criminal damage and arson26.21100.00%
Other crime10.960.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences710.51-12.50%
Public order53.34150.00%
Drugs42.39300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.64-20.00%
Public order23.82100.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.08-9.09%
Vehicle crime24.780.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.69-8.33%
Burglary15.260.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.5620.00%
Other crime25.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Drugs20.96-33.33%
Other theft10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.080.00%
Drugs34.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 202411
June 202414
May 202413
April 202413
March 20247
February 20248
January 202410
December 202311
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
March 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
March 20244
February 20241
November 20232
October 20233

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

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

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Portland Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Pool End
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Marsland Grove
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hoghton Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Croft End
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Downland Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Madison Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Prince Albert Court
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 9. Brookway Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pond Green Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1