WA9 3WU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 3WU

WA9 3WU, St. Helens has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.23 per 1,000 population. This WA9 3WU 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 3WU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 3WU, encompassing approximately 4334 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-47.06% decrease)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WA9 3WU 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
  • Riverside Grove with total crimes: 2

WA9 3WU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences96.23-47.06%
Drugs52.08400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1550.00%
Other theft30.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.69200.00%
Public order30.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.7770.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.92100.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.38-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson42.310.00%
Public order30.9250.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.3823.53%
Criminal damage and arson44.840.00%
Drugs20.92100.00%
Public order20.46100.00%
Other crime10.46-66.67%
Burglary10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In April 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 offences176.92142.86%
Criminal damage and arson43.920.00%
Other crime30.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-80.00%

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 offences74.61-46.15%
Drugs51.61400.00%
Other theft31.15-50.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.23-23.53%
Other theft63.00500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.38-33.33%
Burglary10.920.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%

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 offences176.4670.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.92200.00%
Public order21.38-33.33%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%

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 offences104.61100.00%
Public order32.31-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Other theft20.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.38-70.59%
Public order51.15150.00%
Drugs31.15-25.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Other crime20.46100.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.690.00%
Drugs43.9233.33%
Public order20.92-33.33%
Other theft10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-75.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-66.67%

In September 2023, 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 offences177.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.920.00%
Drugs30.920.00%
Public order30.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 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 20244
January 20246
December 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202417
June 202410
May 202421
April 202417
March 20247
February 202413
January 202417
December 202310
November 20235
October 202317
September 202317

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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

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 2 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
November 20231

A total of 6 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
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA9 3WU 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. Riverside Grove
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 4. Yew Tree Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Waterdale Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Brotherhood Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Elsbeck Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Enford Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Tilbrook Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Lakemoor Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Simonstone Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Huntley Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Penhurst Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Leighton Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Heward Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Shire Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Holbrook Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Freda Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1