ASH GROVE, WA9 4LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 4LH

ASH GROVE, WA9 4LH, St. Helens has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.53 per 1,000 population. This WA9 4LH 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 4LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 4LH, encompassing approximately 4178 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA9 4LH area, explore the WA9 4LH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

WA9 4LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pasture Close with total crimes: 5
  • Willow Tree Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Harvest Way with total crimes: 4

ASH GROVE, WA9 4LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.5333.33%
Public order72.8775.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6825.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.200.00%
Drugs51.20150.00%
Vehicle crime41.200.00%
Possession of weapons30.960.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences96.70-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour52.15-44.44%
Public order41.20-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.96-50.00%
Shoplifting20.96100.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.77-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour94.0712.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.15166.67%
Public order61.91500.00%
Burglary21.440.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%
Shoplifting10.24-50.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.5335.71%
Anti-social behaviour84.55-42.86%
Drugs41.91100.00%
Vehicle crime30.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7250.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Public order10.48-83.33%
Other theft10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.057.69%
Anti-social behaviour143.35366.67%
Public order63.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.44-33.33%
Other crime20.480.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.22-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.11200.00%
Public order30.72200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.72200.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Other crime20.48-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.4217.65%
Other crime34.790.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Drugs20.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%

In February 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 offences176.70-34.62%
Criminal damage and arson44.07300.00%
Drugs30.96-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Public order10.48-75.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.570.00%
Drugs46.22100.00%
Public order40.96-42.86%
Burglary20.96-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.7318.18%
Public order76.22250.00%
Burglary51.68400.00%
Other crime31.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.720.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.14-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.27-50.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Public order20.48-75.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.210.00%
Public order85.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.910.00%
Burglary41.440.00%
Drugs30.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.720.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20248
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20246
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
March 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20243
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20249
June 20248
May 202414
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 202417
June 202419
May 202414
April 202413
March 202420
February 202417
January 202426
December 202326
November 202322
October 202324

A total of 2 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
January 20241

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA9 4LH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pasture Close
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Willow Tree Avenue
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Harvest Way
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Littlecote Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Spinney Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Burnage Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bracken Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Pendlebury Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Farriers Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Ilfracombe Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Woolacombe Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Appledore Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Hazelfield Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Moorwood Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Moreton Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Churchfields
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Ash Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Rye Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Woodcroft Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Millersdale
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Wheatland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Pollitt Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Oaklands Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Dunsop Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Clock Face Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Wray Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1