WA9 3WL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 3WL

WA9 3WL, St. Helens has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.20 per 1,000 population. This WA9 3WL 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 3WL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 3WL, encompassing approximately 4039 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WA9 3WL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Robins Lane with total crimes: 3
  • St Nicholas Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Elsbeck Grove with total crimes: 2

WA9 3WL 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 Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.2025.00%
Drugs22.48-60.00%
Public order20.50-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-33.33%
Other theft20.50-33.33%
Other crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.44-46.67%
Drugs51.98400.00%
Other theft31.24200.00%
Public order30.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74200.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.6987.50%
Anti-social behaviour23.710.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.71-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.9833.33%
Public order20.99-33.33%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.6742.86%
Public order34.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74-25.00%
Drugs20.74100.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.470.00%
Vehicle crime30.99200.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.21-41.67%
Drugs51.73400.00%
Other theft21.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.44-25.00%
Other theft62.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.49-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.4460.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.96150.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Public order20.50-33.33%
Other crime10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.7066.67%
Public order32.48-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50100.00%
Other theft20.50-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.44-62.50%
Drugs61.49100.00%
Public order51.49150.00%
Other theft41.24300.00%
Other crime20.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.430.00%
Drugs33.9650.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-60.00%
Public order20.50-33.33%
Other theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.960.00%
Public order31.240.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 202415
June 20248
May 202420
April 202414
March 20247
February 202412
January 202416
December 202310
November 20236
October 202316
September 202316

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
November 20236
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 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
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Robins Lane
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Irwin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Olga Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dryebeck Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Belvedere Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. B5204
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Freshford
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Enford Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Simonstone Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ambergate Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Welford Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Glamis Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Marywell Close
    Total1
    Other theft1