WA9 3WP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 3WP

WA9 3WP, St. Helens has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.91 per 1,000 population. This WA9 3WP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA9 postcode area, which has experienced 537 crimes and a crime rate of 10.25 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA9 3WP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 3WP, encompassing approximately 4054 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WA9 3WP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ambergate Close with total crimes: 6
  • Kerrysdale Close with total crimes: 3
  • Clovelly Avenue with total crimes: 2

WA9 3WP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences116.91-21.43%
Drugs62.71500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4850.00%
Other theft30.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74200.00%
Public order20.740.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.4375.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.45100.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
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 offences83.95-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.970.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In May 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 offences145.67-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.450.00%
Public order20.99100.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.41150.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-75.00%

In March 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 offences63.70-45.45%
Drugs41.48300.00%
Other theft30.99-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.43-35.29%
Other theft42.71300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-50.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
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 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.9188.89%
Criminal damage and arson64.19200.00%
Public order21.48-33.33%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.44125.00%
Public order32.22-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49100.00%
Other theft20.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order43.95300.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.99-71.43%
Other theft20.99100.00%
Other crime20.49100.00%
Drugs20.49-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.66-12.50%
Drugs53.45150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.23-75.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.950.00%
Public order30.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.740.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202414
June 20248
May 202414
April 202415
March 20246
February 202411
January 202417
December 20239
November 20234
October 202314
September 202316

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 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. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Ambergate Close
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Kerrysdale Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Clovelly Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Riverside Grove
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 5. Yew Tree Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Brotherhood Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Old Mill Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Elsbeck Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Enford Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Tilbrook Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Lakemoor Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Simonstone Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Huntley Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Penhurst Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Leighton Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Heward Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Shire Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Freda Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1