WA12 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA12

WA12, St. Helens has recorded a total of 189 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.46 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this WA12 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around WA12, encompassing approximately 25345 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (79) incidents (-18.56% decrease)
  • Public order: (20) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (17) incidents (-48.48% decrease)

WA12 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grafton Street with total crimes: 7
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 6
  • Weedon Avenue with total crimes: 5

WA12 Crime Map

Postcodes in WA12

The postcode district are associated with the WA12, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The WA12 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences797.46-18.56%
Public order203.12-9.09%
Vehicle crime170.79-48.48%
Shoplifting150.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour130.59-38.10%
Other theft110.51-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson90.43-47.06%
Other crime80.36700.00%
Drugs80.32-27.27%
Burglary70.32133.33%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences979.1132.88%
Vehicle crime333.831000.00%
Public order221.30-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour210.87-16.00%
Criminal damage and arson170.836.25%
Other theft130.67-27.78%
Drugs110.51-8.33%
Shoplifting100.43-33.33%
Burglary30.3950.00%
Theft from the person20.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%
Other crime10.04-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences737.97-18.89%
Public order332.8832.00%
Anti-social behaviour251.30-3.85%
Other theft180.99125.00%
Criminal damage and arson160.71-11.11%
Shoplifting150.63-6.25%
Drugs120.59-7.69%
Other crime40.47-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.16-25.00%
Burglary20.12-71.43%
Robbery10.08-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences908.52-4.26%
Anti-social behaviour263.5552.94%
Public order251.038.70%
Criminal damage and arson180.9980.00%
Shoplifting160.71166.67%
Drugs130.63160.00%
Other theft80.5114.29%
Burglary70.32133.33%
Other crime60.28100.00%
Vehicle crime40.24-60.00%
Robbery30.160.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences947.0617.50%
Public order233.71-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour170.9141.67%
Criminal damage and arson100.67-52.38%
Vehicle crime100.39-33.33%
Other theft70.39-61.11%
Shoplifting60.28-33.33%
Drugs50.2425.00%
Burglary30.200.00%
Other crime30.12-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences807.81-13.98%
Public order273.1635.00%
Criminal damage and arson211.0710.53%
Other theft180.83100.00%
Vehicle crime150.71-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour120.59-20.00%
Shoplifting90.47-57.14%
Other crime50.36150.00%
Drugs40.20-69.23%
Bicycle theft30.160.00%
Burglary30.12-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences938.6436.76%
Shoplifting213.67320.00%
Public order200.83-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson190.79-17.39%
Vehicle crime160.75-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour150.6325.00%
Drugs130.5985.71%
Other theft90.510.00%
Burglary90.36125.00%
Other crime20.36-71.43%
Robbery10.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.04-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences687.10-2.86%
Criminal damage and arson232.6853.33%
Public order230.9143.75%
Vehicle crime170.9188.89%
Anti-social behaviour120.679.09%
Other theft90.47-40.00%
Other crime70.36250.00%
Drugs70.28-22.22%
Shoplifting50.28-28.57%
Burglary40.200.00%
Theft from the person30.160.00%
Possession of weapons20.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences706.27-21.35%
Public order162.76-23.81%
Other theft150.6366.67%
Criminal damage and arson150.59-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour110.59-35.29%
Vehicle crime90.4328.57%
Drugs90.3612.50%
Shoplifting70.36-50.00%
Burglary40.28-42.86%
Other crime20.16-75.00%
Robbery10.080.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences898.2115.58%
Criminal damage and arson243.5184.62%
Public order210.95-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour170.8354.55%
Shoplifting140.67-17.65%
Other theft90.55-10.00%
Drugs80.36-11.11%
Other crime80.32166.67%
Burglary70.3216.67%
Vehicle crime70.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.28-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%
Theft from the person10.040.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences777.58-2.53%
Public order273.0442.11%
Shoplifting171.0788.89%
Vehicle crime140.677.69%
Criminal damage and arson130.55-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour110.51-35.29%
Other theft100.4325.00%
Drugs90.39-35.71%
Burglary60.360.00%
Possession of weapons30.24200.00%
Other crime30.12-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-50.00%
Robbery10.040.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences797.46-14.13%
Public order193.12-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour170.75-55.26%
Criminal damage and arson150.67-16.67%
Drugs140.5955.56%
Vehicle crime130.550.00%
Shoplifting90.5180.00%
Other theft80.36-20.00%
Other crime60.32100.00%
Burglary60.2450.00%
Bicycle theft20.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences928.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour383.630.00%
Public order221.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson180.870.00%
Vehicle crime130.710.00%
Other theft100.510.00%
Drugs90.390.00%
Shoplifting50.360.00%
Burglary40.200.00%
Robbery30.160.00%
Other crime30.120.00%
Bicycle theft20.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1081 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 83.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202479
June 202497
May 202473
April 202490
March 202494
February 202480
January 202493
December 202368
November 202370
October 202389
September 202377
August 202379
July 202392

A total of 171 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202433
May 20243
April 20244
March 202410
February 202415
January 202416
December 202317
November 20239
October 20237
September 202314
August 202313
July 202313

A total of 58 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232
October 20238
September 20233
August 20236
July 20233

A total of 298 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202422
May 202433
April 202425
March 202423
February 202427
January 202420
December 202323
November 202316
October 202321
September 202327
August 202319
July 202322

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243
January 20249
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237
September 20236
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 122 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202411
May 202412
April 202413
March 20245
February 20244
January 202413
December 20237
November 20239
October 20238
September 20239
August 202314
July 20239

A total of 145 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202413
May 202418
April 20248
March 20247
February 202418
January 20249
December 20239
November 202315
October 20239
September 202310
August 20238
July 202310

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202410
May 202415
April 202416
March 20246
February 20249
January 202421
December 20235
November 20237
October 202314
September 202317
August 20239
July 20235

A total of 235 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202421
May 202425
April 202426
March 202417
February 202412
January 202415
December 202312
November 202311
October 202317
September 202311
August 202317
July 202338

A total of 218 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202417
May 202416
April 202418
March 202410
February 202421
January 202419
December 202323
November 202315
October 202324
September 202313
August 202315
July 202318

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20243
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231
July 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA12 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Grafton Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Public order1
  • 2. Bus/Coach Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Weedon Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
  • 5. Johnson Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 6. Kingsway
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Findlay Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 8. Alder Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 9. Whitby Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 10. Pickering Drive
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brunswick Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Police Station
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Grosvenor Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Newton-Le-Willows (Station)
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Holly Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 17. Cedar Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 18. Poplar Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Walmsley Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 20. The Rookery
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 21. Davies Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Brick Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Helmsley Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Sturgess Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 25. Lloyd Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Dene Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Randall Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Fleetwood Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Water Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Winston Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs2