WA9 3SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 3SP

WA9 3SP, St. Helens has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.59 per 1,000 population. This WA9 3SP 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 3SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 3SP, encompassing approximately 3042 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-64.29% decrease)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WA9 3SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kerrysdale Close with total crimes: 3
  • Clovelly Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Riverside Grove with total crimes: 2

WA9 3SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.59-64.29%
Drugs51.64400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.64300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31100.00%
Other theft10.66-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.8975.00%
Other crime24.600.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.93-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.6350.00%
Public order20.99-50.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.2223.08%
Public order45.26300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31-33.33%
Drugs10.660.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.55225.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.27200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.990.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.29-60.00%
Drugs31.31200.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.56-37.50%
Other theft73.29250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.30-50.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.2233.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.26300.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences126.57140.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.94200.00%
Public order20.99-66.67%
Other theft20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order66.2520.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.97-44.44%
Other theft21.64100.00%
Other crime20.66100.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.33-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.55-50.00%
Public order52.9666.67%
Drugs41.6433.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.31-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-80.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.640.00%
Drugs31.640.00%
Public order30.990.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

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 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202414
June 20248
May 202416
April 202413
March 20244
February 202410
January 202416
December 202312
November 20235
October 20239
September 202318

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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

A total of 1 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

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 3 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Kerrysdale Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Clovelly Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Riverside Grove
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 4. Brotherhood Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Joseph Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Elsbeck Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Shard Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Enford Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Tilbrook Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Lakemoor Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Simonstone Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Penhurst Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Leighton Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1