FRANCIS CLOSE, L35 8PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L35 8PJ

FRANCIS CLOSE, L35 8PJ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.68 per 1,000 population. This L35 8PJ 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 8PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L35 8PJ, encompassing approximately 3360 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

L35 8PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • First Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Ritherup Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Heskin Close with total crimes: 1

FRANCIS CLOSE, L35 8PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences42.68-50.00%
Public order21.19-66.67%
Other theft10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.36100.00%
Public order62.38200.00%
Vehicle crime11.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-75.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.57300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.19-71.43%
Public order21.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.3627.27%
Criminal damage and arson24.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.76175.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences43.87-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour21.19100.00%
Public order20.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.65350.00%
Public order42.68300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1933.33%
Other theft11.19-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.89-75.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.27100.00%
Public order12.380.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.17-60.00%
Other theft31.19200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-50.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.98300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19100.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.060.00%
Other theft22.980.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20244
June 202414
May 202411
April 20244
March 20249
February 20242
January 20248
December 20234
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 2 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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. First Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ritherup Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Heskin Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Station Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Sandon Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Second Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Vincent Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Greenough Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Nottingham Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1