MARTIN CLOSE, L35 8LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L35 8LX

MARTIN CLOSE, L35 8LX, St. Helens has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.92 per 1,000 population. This L35 8LX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader L35 postcode area, which has experienced 181 crimes and a crime rate of 5.96 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this L35 8LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L35 8LX, encompassing approximately 3659 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

L35 8LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newby Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Burton Close with total crimes: 2
  • Hemmingsway with total crimes: 2

MARTIN CLOSE, L35 8LX 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.9271.43%
Public order23.28-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.9216.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.91200.00%
Public order30.8250.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.83-57.14%
Public order21.64-33.33%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other theft10.27-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-80.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.930.00%
Other theft53.8366.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.37-16.67%
Public order31.37-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.207.69%
Criminal damage and arson63.83200.00%
Public order41.6433.33%
Other theft31.090.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.3844.44%
Possession of weapons33.550.00%
Public order30.82-50.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-33.33%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.380.00%
Public order62.460.00%
Other theft31.6450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82200.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.830.00%
Other theft22.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.65125.00%
Other theft22.460.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.73-75.00%
Other theft21.09-50.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.20300.00%
Public order44.37100.00%
Other theft41.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.09200.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.280.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 20246
June 202414
May 202414
April 202413
March 20249
February 20249
January 20249
December 20234
November 202316
October 20234

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
January 20241
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 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
October 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
March 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20243
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L35 8LX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Newby Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 2. Burton Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Hemmingsway
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Goldsworth Fold
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. First Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sandon Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Second Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sandhurst Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Longview Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Longview Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. A57
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Foster Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1