KENSINGTON AVENUE, WA9 3TT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 3TT

KENSINGTON AVENUE, WA9 3TT, St. Helens has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.68 per 1,000 population. This WA9 3TT 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 3TT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 3TT, encompassing approximately 2734 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WA9 3TT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marshalls Cross Road with total crimes: 5
  • Eaves Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Holbrook Close with total crimes: 2

KENSINGTON AVENUE, WA9 3TT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.68-45.45%
Drugs42.19300.00%
Public order21.46-33.33%
Theft from the person20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%

In August 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 offences117.6837.50%
Public order34.020.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.93-55.56%
Public order21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.3950.00%
Shoplifting13.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.7550.00%
Other crime22.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.39100.00%
Drugs21.460.00%
Other theft20.73-33.33%
Public order20.73100.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson34.390.00%
Other theft31.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.73-33.33%
Public order10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson32.56200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.10-50.00%
Public order11.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.02-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.85-18.18%
Drugs33.29200.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.120.00%
Public order14.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20248
June 20244
May 20249
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20239
October 202311

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Marshalls Cross Road
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Eaves Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Holbrook Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sherdley Park Drive
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Strathmore Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Irwin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Olga Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ambergate Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Welford Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Balmoral Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Glamis Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Marywell Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Stirling Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1