WA9 3PZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 3PZ

WA9 3PZ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.99 per 1,000 population. This WA9 3PZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA9 postcode area, which has experienced 547 crimes and a crime rate of 10.44 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA9 3PZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 3PZ, encompassing approximately 2667 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Drugs: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

WA9 3PZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hoghton Close with total crimes: 7
  • Marsland Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

WA9 3PZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.99-19.05%
Drugs116.371000.00%
Public order54.12-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.87-33.33%
Other crime31.500.00%
Other theft21.12100.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences2115.7423.53%
Public order87.8733.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.00500.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.25-71.43%
Drugs10.75-66.67%
Other theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.8754.55%
Criminal damage and arson76.37250.00%
Public order62.620.00%
Drugs32.25200.00%
Burglary11.12-66.67%
Other crime10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.00-15.38%
Burglary34.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.120.00%
Other theft31.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Drugs10.37-66.67%

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 offences139.3730.00%
Public order44.87300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.50200.00%
Drugs31.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.370.00%
Other theft23.75100.00%
Public order10.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences108.2525.00%
Drugs33.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.12200.00%
Public order21.12100.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Other theft10.37-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.87-27.27%
Other theft43.000.00%
Vehicle crime31.50200.00%
Possession of weapons21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-80.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.6257.14%
Anti-social behaviour54.1225.00%
Other theft41.87300.00%
Drugs41.5033.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.5050.00%
Public order11.12-75.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.00-65.00%
Public order42.62-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour41.5033.33%
Drugs31.50-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Other theft10.75-66.67%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.3725.00%
Public order97.50-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.37100.00%
Other crime41.500.00%
Drugs41.50300.00%
Other theft31.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.12-25.00%
Burglary21.120.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.12-15.79%
Public order126.0033.33%
Vehicle crime44.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.50-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.50-50.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Drugs10.75-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.620.00%
Public order97.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.870.00%
Drugs31.500.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20239
August 202312
July 20239

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202421
May 202417
April 202411
March 202413
February 202410
January 202410
December 20238
November 202311
October 20237
September 202320
August 202316
July 202319

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 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
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20243
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20232
July 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
July 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Hoghton Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Marsland Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Peckers Hill Road
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Public order1
  • 5. Junction Lane
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 6. Goodban Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. Boxwood Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Edgeworth Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Station Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Orville Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 11. Herbert Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Alice Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Cecil Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Prince Albert Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cupra Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ellen Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Powell Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Percy Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Frederick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Shard Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bunkhorn Grove
    Total1
    Other crime1