WA9 3SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 3SP

WA9 3SP, St. Helens has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.25 per 1,000 population. This WA9 3SP 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WA9 3SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Nicholas Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Elsbeck Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Kerrysdale Close with total crimes: 2

WA9 3SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.25120.00%
Drugs23.62-60.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-75.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

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 offences98.550.00%
Public order52.960.00%
Drugs41.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 202414
June 20248
May 202416
April 202413
March 20244
February 202410
January 202416
December 202312
November 20235
October 20239

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

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
October 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 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 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. St Nicholas Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Elsbeck Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kerrysdale Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Ellen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Joseph Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Griffin Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Dryebeck Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Belvedere Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. B5204
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Olive Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Shard Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Bunkhorn Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Freshford
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Enford Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Simonstone Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Marywell Close
    Total1
    Other theft1