WA9 3ZJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 3ZJ

WA9 3ZJ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.35 per 1,000 population. This WA9 3ZJ 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 3ZJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 3ZJ, encompassing approximately 1311 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-64.71% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WA9 3ZJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Sankey Street with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

WA9 3ZJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft721.3575.00%
Shoplifting65.34-64.71%
Violence and sexual offences34.58-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.2950.00%
Public order32.29200.00%
Burglary22.290.00%
Drugs21.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.53-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1726.69325.00%
Other theft412.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.05-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour33.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.290.00%
Drugs11.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Public order10.76-66.67%
Robbery10.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In July 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 offences1122.12175.00%
Other theft48.39-50.00%
Shoplifting43.05100.00%
Public order33.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.290.00%
Drugs22.290.00%
Burglary11.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft812.97-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences46.10-60.00%
Shoplifting23.05-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.530.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1126.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences108.3942.86%
Public order77.6375.00%
Shoplifting35.340.00%
Drugs22.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1125.1757.14%
Violence and sexual offences78.39133.33%
Public order45.340.00%
Drugs43.05300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.53-50.00%
Other crime10.76-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft712.97-46.15%
Violence and sexual offences35.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.29-50.00%
Other crime21.530.00%
Vehicle crime21.530.00%
Drugs11.530.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1318.3044.44%
Criminal damage and arson49.91300.00%
Public order33.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.29-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour12.290.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft917.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.86-41.67%
Drugs25.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Burglary10.76-50.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1225.93140.00%
Other theft99.1528.57%
Criminal damage and arson46.8633.33%
Drugs43.050.00%
Burglary23.050.00%
Public order21.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.53-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft715.25-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences55.34150.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.290.00%
Burglary21.530.00%
Other crime11.530.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft812.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.530.00%
Public order11.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 202411
June 20244
May 202410
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243
January 20247
December 202312
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 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 20241
August 20243
July 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
May 20247
April 20244
February 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 202411
April 202411
March 20247
February 202413
January 20249
December 20239
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202417
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
January 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft5
    Public order2
  • 2. Sankey Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Sussex Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Ramford Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Monmouth Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Smithfield Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Hammond Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Gaskell Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Whittaker Street
    Total1
    Burglary1