FIRST AVENUE, L35 4LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L35 4LJ

FIRST AVENUE, L35 4LJ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.39 per 1,000 population. This L35 4LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader L35 postcode area, which has experienced 193 crimes and a crime rate of 6.35 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this L35 4LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L35 4LJ, encompassing approximately 3756 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

L35 4LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brandreth Close with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Derwent Close with total crimes: 2

FIRST AVENUE, L35 4LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order86.3960.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.8633.33%
Other theft11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.39-36.36%
Public order51.8625.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.3325.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.330.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other theft10.27-75.00%

In June 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 offences117.1957.14%
Other theft42.9333.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.06300.00%
Public order41.06300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06200.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.99-12.50%
Other theft31.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.86-27.27%
Shoplifting22.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-50.00%
Public order20.53-75.00%
Other theft20.53100.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.05175.00%
Public order82.93700.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6033.33%
Shoplifting21.06100.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.26-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson31.0650.00%
Other theft20.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Public order10.27-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.9257.14%
Public order52.93400.00%
Other theft31.33-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.86-46.15%
Other theft51.8666.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.33-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.80-25.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.9930.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.060.00%
Other theft31.06-25.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.66150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.66100.00%
Other theft41.06300.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20248
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20247
June 202411
May 20247
April 20248
March 202411
February 20244
January 202411
December 20237
November 202313
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L35 4LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brandreth Close
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 3. Derwent Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Heskin Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Station Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Hemmingsway
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Ivy Farm Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Batey Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dee Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Exchange Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Rainhill (Station)
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Davids Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Second Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. King Edward Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Horwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1