WA9 3LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 3LA

WA9 3LA, St. Helens has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.24 per 1,000 population. This WA9 3LA 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 3LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 3LA, encompassing approximately 2531 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WA9 3LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marsland Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Orville Street with total crimes: 3

WA9 3LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences912.24-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour43.55-33.33%
Drugs41.5833.33%
Other crime31.58200.00%
Other theft31.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.18-25.00%
Public order21.18-75.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.40-38.10%
Public order85.1360.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.3733.33%
Drugs31.58-75.00%
Robbery11.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Other crime10.39-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.91-12.50%
Drugs128.29500.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.7450.00%
Public order52.37-37.50%
Other theft41.97100.00%
Other crime31.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1850.00%
Burglary21.18100.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.3841.18%
Public order89.4814.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.16300.00%
Drugs21.58-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-66.67%
Other theft20.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.0170.00%
Public order76.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.76200.00%
Drugs32.37200.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Burglary10.79-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.48-23.08%
Other theft43.95300.00%
Burglary31.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.18-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18100.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Drugs10.39-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.2730.00%
Public order45.13300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.58300.00%
Drugs31.58200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Other theft10.39-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.1125.00%
Other theft33.95200.00%
Public order11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%
Drugs10.39-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.11-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour33.1650.00%
Shoplifting21.180.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Other theft10.79-66.67%
Public order10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences98.29-25.00%
Other theft33.55-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Public order10.79-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.6450.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.7466.67%
Other theft41.97300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.580.00%
Drugs31.180.00%
Public order21.18-60.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.870.00%
Public order53.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.970.00%
Drugs31.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.180.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Other theft10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 202421
June 202424
May 202417
April 202410
March 202413
February 202410
January 20248
December 20239
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 3 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
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

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

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

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

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20233

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 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 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Marsland Grove
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Orville Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Hoghton Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Telford Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Elizabeth Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ellen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Joseph Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lee Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Boxwood Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Griffin Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Edith Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Jane Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Frederick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cecil Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Penlake Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Francis Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Olive Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Shard Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Bunkhorn Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1