WA9 3YG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 3YG

WA9 3YG, St. Helens has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.81 per 1,000 population. This WA9 3YG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA9 postcode area, which has experienced 547 crimes and a crime rate of 10.44 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA9 3YG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 3YG, encompassing approximately 4113 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (137.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA9 3YG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elsbeck Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Marina Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Enford Drive with total crimes: 3

WA9 3YG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.81137.50%
Anti-social behaviour24.620.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.65-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.950.00%
Public order30.730.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.7584.62%
Public order35.84200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.24-66.67%
Burglary10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.2944.44%
Other crime33.16200.00%
Vehicle crime30.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%
Other theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-80.00%

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 offences95.11-25.00%
Drugs52.19150.00%
Public order31.22200.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-85.71%
Other crime10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.54-14.29%
Other theft72.92250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.70-28.57%
Drugs21.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.3255.56%
Criminal damage and arson73.40250.00%
Other theft21.70100.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

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 arson22.19100.00%
Public order20.49-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%
Other theft10.49-75.00%

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 offences128.02-33.33%
Drugs92.9250.00%
Other theft42.19300.00%
Public order30.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-66.67%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

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 offences189.0028.57%
Drugs64.38100.00%
Burglary31.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-33.33%
Public order20.49-33.33%
Other theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences147.0555.56%
Criminal damage and arson43.400.00%
Drugs30.9750.00%
Public order30.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.73-40.00%
Other theft10.73-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.81-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour52.19400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2233.33%
Other theft40.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Drugs20.49100.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.290.00%
Other theft43.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 20248
May 202424
April 202413
March 20249
February 202412
January 202414
December 20239
November 202312
October 202318
September 202314
August 20239
July 202314

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20247
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
November 20239
October 20236
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
February 20245
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 10 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
February 20241
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
October 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 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
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
July 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Elsbeck Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Marina Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Enford Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Simonstone Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Kidstone Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Holbrook Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Kenwright Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Extension View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. John Molyneux Vc Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Springpool
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Freshford
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Riverside Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Lakemoor Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Denbigh Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. New Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cotterdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Heward Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1