THE CRESCENTS, L35 8QQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L35 8QQ

THE CRESCENTS, L35 8QQ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.26 per 1,000 population. This L35 8QQ 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 8QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L35 8QQ, encompassing approximately 3607 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L35 8QQ area, explore the L35 8QQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (61.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-88.89% decrease)

L35 8QQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Newby Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Burton Close with total crimes: 2

THE CRESCENTS, L35 8QQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.2661.11%
Criminal damage and arson38.04-25.00%
Public order10.83-88.89%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.2628.57%
Public order94.99200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.49-20.00%
Drugs21.110.00%
Other theft10.55-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.59-54.84%
Criminal damage and arson53.88-16.67%
Other theft31.39-57.14%
Public order30.83-66.67%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.0840.91%
Public order98.5928.57%
Other theft72.49133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.94-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.660.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.2037.50%
Criminal damage and arson96.10350.00%
Public order72.4940.00%
Other theft31.940.00%
Other crime20.83100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.700.00%
Public order54.43-37.50%
Possession of weapons31.390.00%
Drugs30.8350.00%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-33.33%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.09-27.27%
Public order84.4360.00%
Other theft42.2233.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.1150.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-33.33%
Burglary10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.09-33.33%
Public order56.10-28.57%
Other theft31.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.41106.25%
Public order79.15600.00%
Other theft31.9450.00%
Drugs30.8350.00%
Other crime20.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.65-38.46%
Other theft24.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-50.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Public order10.28-85.71%

In November 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 offences2613.0336.84%
Public order77.210.00%
Other theft41.94300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.11300.00%
Vehicle crime21.11100.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.700.00%
Public order75.270.00%
Drugs41.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 262 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202418
July 202414
June 202431
May 202422
April 202416
March 202416
February 202422
January 202433
December 202316
November 202326
October 202319

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20243
June 20249
May 20247
April 20245
March 20248
February 20245
January 20247
December 20231
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20249
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 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
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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

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

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Newby Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 3. Burton Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Hemmingsway
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Goldsworth Fold
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. First Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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