HEREFORD CLOSE, WA10 3XG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA10 3XG

HEREFORD CLOSE, WA10 3XG, St. Helens has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.54 per 1,000 population. This WA10 3XG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA10 postcode area, which has experienced 400 crimes and a crime rate of 9.82 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA10 3XG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA10 3XG, encompassing approximately 2310 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA10 3XG area, explore the WA10 3XG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
  • Drugs: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)

WA10 3XG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Linkway West with total crimes: 12
  • Manning Street with total crimes: 6
  • Highpoint with total crimes: 4

HEREFORD CLOSE, WA10 3XG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1625.54-23.81%
Drugs106.9311.11%
Shoplifting104.3311.11%
Other theft54.33-16.67%
Public order52.1666.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.16-55.56%
Possession of weapons31.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30-50.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2128.5723.53%
Criminal damage and arson99.09200.00%
Drugs93.9050.00%
Shoplifting93.9012.50%
Other theft63.90500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.60-60.00%
Public order31.73-66.67%
Other crime21.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.43-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1726.40-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour107.36-16.67%
Public order94.33125.00%
Shoplifting83.90-27.27%
Drugs63.46-25.00%
Burglary42.60300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.73-50.00%
Other crime21.300.00%
Other theft10.87-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1827.70-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.79140.00%
Shoplifting115.19-66.67%
Drugs84.76-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson63.460.00%
Public order42.60-33.33%
Other theft21.73100.00%
Burglary10.87-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3335.92106.25%
Violence and sexual offences2014.28-13.04%
Drugs118.66-26.67%
Public order64.76-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.600.00%
Burglary32.16200.00%
Other crime21.30100.00%
Other theft10.87-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2333.769.52%
Shoplifting169.9645.45%
Drugs156.93150.00%
Public order96.49-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.90-58.33%
Other theft42.16-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.73-70.00%
Burglary11.30-50.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2136.36-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour129.09-36.84%
Public order125.1920.00%
Shoplifting115.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.76900.00%
Other theft64.33200.00%
Drugs62.60100.00%
Burglary22.60-50.00%
Other crime20.87-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2836.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour1912.12171.43%
Shoplifting118.22-15.38%
Public order104.76233.33%
Other crime44.330.00%
Burglary41.73100.00%
Drugs31.73-62.50%
Possession of weapons21.30100.00%
Other theft20.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2830.7364.71%
Shoplifting1312.12-63.89%
Drugs85.63-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour73.46-22.22%
Other theft43.0333.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.73-25.00%
Public order31.3050.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3638.52-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences1715.58-19.05%
Drugs147.36366.67%
Anti-social behaviour96.06-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.90-33.33%
Other theft31.73-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Public order20.87-84.62%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Other crime10.43-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3945.45105.26%
Violence and sexual offences2116.88-12.50%
Public order139.0985.71%
Anti-social behaviour105.6311.11%
Criminal damage and arson64.33100.00%
Other theft42.600.00%
Other crime31.7350.00%
Drugs31.30-66.67%
Burglary21.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2433.33100.00%
Shoplifting1910.39216.67%
Anti-social behaviour98.220.00%
Drugs93.90125.00%
Public order73.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.030.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.190.00%
Public order73.900.00%
Shoplifting63.030.00%
Drugs42.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.730.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Theft from the person20.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 106 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20246
June 20248
May 202411
April 202415
March 20246
February 20243
January 20248
December 202314
November 20233
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 266 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.46 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202421
July 202417
June 202418
May 202420
April 202423
March 202421
February 202428
January 202428
December 202317
November 202321
October 202324
September 202312

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20243
June 20246
April 20243
March 202410
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 202410
June 202412
May 20245
April 20245
March 202412
February 202419
January 20247
December 20239
November 202310
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20249
June 20244
May 20246
April 20249
March 202412
February 202410
January 20243
December 20232
November 202313
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 222 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20248
June 202411
May 202433
April 202416
March 202411
February 202411
January 202413
December 202336
November 202339
October 202319
September 20236

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA10 3XG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Linkway West
    Total12
    Shoplifting9
    Public order2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Manning Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
  • 3. Highpoint
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Exchange Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. A58
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wilson Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Abberley Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Havelock Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Duncan Close
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 11. Tullis Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Liverpool Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 13. A570
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Eccleston Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Napier Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Lyon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lyon Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sandfield Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Banner Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Eldon Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. County Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Cheshire Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Glamorgan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Copperas Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Chalon Way West
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Cross Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1