AMBERGATE CLOSE, WA9 3WQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 3WQ

AMBERGATE CLOSE, WA9 3WQ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.45 per 1,000 population. This WA9 3WQ 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 3WQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 3WQ, encompassing approximately 3854 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WA9 3WQ 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

AMBERGATE CLOSE, WA9 3WQ 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 offences105.45-16.67%
Drugs22.59-60.00%
Public order20.52-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-33.33%
Other crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Other theft10.26-75.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences128.04-29.41%
Drugs53.11150.00%
Other theft41.30300.00%
Public order31.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78200.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.0188.89%
Anti-social behaviour34.410.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.89-59.09%
Criminal damage and arson32.340.00%
Public order20.78-33.33%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.82100.00%
Public order35.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.780.00%
Drugs20.78100.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.0122.22%
Vehicle crime32.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.26-80.00%

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 offences94.93-25.00%
Drugs52.34150.00%
Public order21.30100.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-83.33%

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 offences127.52-20.00%
Other theft63.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.56-42.86%
Drugs21.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.0166.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.89250.00%
Other theft21.82100.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.89-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.34100.00%
Public order20.52-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Other theft10.26-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.30-33.33%
Drugs93.1150.00%
Other theft42.34300.00%
Public order31.0450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.600.00%
Drugs64.670.00%
Burglary31.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 202417
June 20249
May 202422
April 202411
March 20249
February 202412
January 202415
December 20239
November 202312
October 202318

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 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
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 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 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
February 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 5 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
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA9 3WQ 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. Extension View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dryebeck Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Freshford
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Enford Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Simonstone Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ambergate Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Welford Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Balmoral Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Glamis Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Marywell Close
    Total1
    Other theft1