WA9 3UB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 3UB

WA9 3UB, St. Helens has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.76 per 1,000 population. This WA9 3UB 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 3UB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 3UB, encompassing approximately 3220 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA9 3UB area, explore the WA9 3UB 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 (37.50% increase)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WA9 3UB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leopold Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Elsbeck Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Eaves Lane with total crimes: 2

WA9 3UB 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.7637.50%
Drugs63.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.59-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.48300.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences124.97140.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.73100.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.97-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour51.5566.67%
Public order31.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-66.67%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.1462.50%
Criminal damage and arson34.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9350.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.2814.29%
Drugs22.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62100.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Public order10.31-75.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences75.2816.67%
Public order42.17300.00%
Other theft21.24-50.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.28-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.86100.00%
Other theft41.240.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences95.280.00%
Drugs32.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Public order20.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.9712.50%
Public order42.790.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.52-38.46%
Public order42.48100.00%
Drugs31.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.9062.50%
Public order24.04-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-50.00%
Drugs20.62-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.480.00%
Drugs41.240.00%
Public order31.240.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 202412
June 20245
May 202413
April 20248
March 20247
February 20246
January 20249
December 20239
November 20238
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
February 20244
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Leopold Grove
    Total6
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Elsbeck Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Eaves Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Holbrook Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sherdley Park Drive
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Strathmore Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Enford Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Balmoral Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Glamis Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Marywell Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Severn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Stirling Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Lea Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Old Elton Head Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Trent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1