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 45 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.77 per 1,000 population. This WA9 4LH 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 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.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WA9 4LH area, visit the WA9 4LH House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

WA9 4LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Churchfields with total crimes: 4
  • Ley Close with total crimes: 4
  • Ash Grove with total crimes: 3

ASH GROVE, WA9 4LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences2412.21-14.29%
Public order85.7433.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.9150.00%
Burglary41.440.00%
Drugs30.96-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.72-40.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.6947.37%
Public order66.70200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.44150.00%
Drugs51.2066.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.20-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.96100.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.3826.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.55-14.29%
Drugs31.44200.00%
Public order20.72-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48100.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.590.00%
Public order51.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.200.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 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
July 20231

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
October 20238
September 20236
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202419
May 202414
April 202413
March 202420
February 202417
January 202426
December 202326
November 202322
October 202324
September 202328
August 202319
July 202315

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20248
May 202414
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236
September 20234
August 20236
July 20237

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
October 20233
September 20235
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 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
August 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
October 20233
September 20235
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
August 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Churchfields
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Ley Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ash Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Acorn Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Woodcroft Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Lever Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Appledore Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Hazelfield Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. Heathland Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Spinney Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Pollitt Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Prenton Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Ilfracombe Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Porlock Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Moorwood Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. The Willows
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Greenwood Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Harvest Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Hammersley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bentley Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Agnes Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Oaklands Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Dunsop Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Wray Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1