WATERDALE CRESCENT, WA9 3PD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 3PD

WATERDALE CRESCENT, WA9 3PD, St. Helens has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.92 per 1,000 population. This WA9 3PD 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 3PD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 3PD, encompassing approximately 3156 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA9 3PD area, explore the WA9 3PD 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 (-33.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WA9 3PD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ambergate Close with total crimes: 6
  • Robins Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Kerrysdale Close with total crimes: 3

WATERDALE CRESCENT, WA9 3PD 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.92-33.33%
Drugs52.53400.00%
Other theft31.58200.00%
Public order30.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95100.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.7020.00%
Other theft13.800.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.07-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson33.17200.00%
Public order20.95-33.33%
Shoplifting10.630.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.55111.11%
Public order36.02200.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%

In April 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 offences97.9250.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.850.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.950.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.80-33.33%
Drugs31.90200.00%
Other theft20.95-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.60-18.18%
Other theft72.85133.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.2250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.97-8.33%
Public order33.4950.00%
Other theft30.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.34140.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63100.00%
Public order20.63-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Other theft10.32-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs87.6060.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.53-64.29%
Other theft41.58300.00%
Public order31.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.517.69%
Drugs54.44150.00%
Burglary31.58200.00%
Public order30.95-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.190.00%
Public order54.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.580.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202412
June 202410
May 202419
April 20249
March 20246
February 20249
January 202411
December 202312
November 20235
October 202314
September 202313

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 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20238
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Ambergate Close
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Robins Lane
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kerrysdale Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Riverside Grove
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 5. Extension View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Waterdale Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Brotherhood Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Joseph Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Enford Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Tilbrook Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Lakemoor Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Simonstone Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Huntley Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Penhurst Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Leighton Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1