WA9 3WH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 3WH

WA9 3WH, St. Helens has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.82 per 1,000 population. This WA9 3WH 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 3WH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 3WH, encompassing approximately 4147 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA9 3WH area, explore the WA9 3WH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WA9 3WH area, visit the WA9 3WH House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WA9 3WH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elsbeck Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Kerrysdale Close with total crimes: 2
  • Eaves Lane with total crimes: 2

WA9 3WH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.82-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour32.41-25.00%
Public order20.72-33.33%
Other theft20.48-33.33%
Other crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.71-23.53%
Drugs63.13500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.45100.00%
Other theft30.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7250.00%
Public order30.720.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.5170.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.10-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-33.33%
Other crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.55-41.18%
Public order52.41150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.96-25.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.996.25%
Criminal damage and arson44.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.96300.00%
Public order20.96-33.33%
Burglary10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In April 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 offences167.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.860.00%
Public order30.9650.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.82-27.27%
Other theft41.93-33.33%
Drugs40.96300.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.27-35.29%
Other theft62.65500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.45-33.33%
Public order20.96-33.33%
Burglary10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.99112.50%
Criminal damage and arson64.10200.00%
Public order31.45-40.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.06100.00%
Public order51.930.00%
Other theft31.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.72-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order54.82150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.21100.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.96-66.67%
Other crime20.96100.00%
Drugs20.48-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.270.00%
Drugs52.890.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 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 20243
May 20244
April 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 202417
June 202410
May 202417
April 202416
March 20248
February 202411
January 202417
December 20238
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
March 20244
February 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 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
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
November 20232
October 20235

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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Elsbeck Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Kerrysdale Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Eaves Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Holbrook Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dryebeck Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Belvedere Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. B5204
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Freshford
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Enford Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Simonstone Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ambergate Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Welford Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Glamis Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Marywell Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Severn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Trent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1