WA9 3JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 3JF

WA9 3JF, St. Helens has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.99 per 1,000 population. This WA9 3JF 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 3JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 3JF, encompassing approximately 2603 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA9 3JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Lee Street with total crimes: 4
  • Orville Street with total crimes: 4

WA9 3JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.99-50.00%
Drugs43.07-66.67%
Public order41.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.526.67%
Drugs126.151100.00%
Public order44.61-20.00%
Other crime21.540.00%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Other theft20.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.140.00%
Public order55.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Drugs10.38-66.67%
Other theft10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.91150.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.76400.00%
Public order51.920.00%
Drugs31.92200.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Burglary10.77-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.68-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.3033.33%
Other theft41.54300.00%
Burglary31.540.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.150.00%
Public order32.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.76-22.22%
Other theft52.69150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.30-18.18%
Other theft23.46-50.00%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In December 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 offences119.2222.22%
Other theft44.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.77100.00%
Public order10.77-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.2250.00%
Other theft43.46300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5433.33%
Public order21.54-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-33.33%
Burglary10.770.00%
Drugs10.38-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.60-71.43%
Public order52.30-37.50%
Drugs41.9233.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.15-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.820.00%
Public order88.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.070.00%
Burglary32.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.150.00%
Drugs31.150.00%
Other crime31.150.00%
Other theft11.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202416
June 202415
May 202415
April 20246
March 20247
February 20247
January 20249
December 202311
November 20239
October 20236
September 202321

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 1 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

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 202412
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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
October 20231

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20238

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 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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
September 20233

A total of 1 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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lee Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Orville Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Junction Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Brotherhood Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Joseph Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Edith Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Herbert Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Elizabeth Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Penlake Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Eliza Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Francis Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Shard Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Lakemoor Close
    Total1
    Drugs1