WA9 3UW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 3UW

WA9 3UW, St. Helens has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.06 per 1,000 population. This WA9 3UW 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 3UW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 3UW, encompassing approximately 4249 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA9 3UW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marshalls Cross Road with total crimes: 5
  • St Nicholas Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Elsbeck Grove with total crimes: 2

WA9 3UW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.06-7.69%
Drugs42.82-20.00%
Public order30.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.71-25.00%
Theft from the person20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%
Other theft10.24-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.53-27.78%
Drugs53.06150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.18100.00%
Other theft30.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7150.00%
Public order30.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.24100.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-33.33%
Other theft10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences94.24-59.09%
Public order42.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.940.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.180.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.24-66.67%
Burglary10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.8822.22%
Other crime32.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.94-10.00%
Drugs52.12150.00%
Other theft21.18-71.43%
Public order20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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 offences107.53-28.57%
Other theft72.35600.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.65-28.57%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.470.00%
Public order20.47-33.33%
Burglary10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.1216.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.29250.00%
Public order31.6550.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences124.47-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.820.00%
Public order20.47-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.47100.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.35-22.22%
Drugs63.2950.00%
Public order31.4150.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.7712.50%
Drugs44.24-20.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-50.00%
Public order20.47-33.33%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.240.00%
Drugs53.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.940.00%
Public order30.940.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
November 20236
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 202418
June 20249
May 202422
April 202411
March 20249
February 202410
January 202414
December 202312
November 202314
October 202318
September 202316

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 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
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
February 20245
January 20247
December 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20247
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Marshalls Cross Road
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. St Nicholas Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Elsbeck Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Kerrysdale Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Eaves Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Holbrook Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sherdley Park Drive
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Strathmore Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Irwin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Olga Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dryebeck Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Freshford
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Enford Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Simonstone Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ambergate Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Welford Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Balmoral Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Glamis Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Marywell Close
    Total1
    Other theft1