BALFOUR STREET, WA10 4BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA10 4BQ

BALFOUR STREET, WA10 4BQ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.91 per 1,000 population. This WA10 4BQ 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 4BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA10 4BQ, encompassing approximately 3669 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-69.23% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WA10 4BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Downs Road with total crimes: 3
  • Silkstone Street with total crimes: 3
  • Bridgeman Street with total crimes: 2

BALFOUR STREET, WA10 4BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order64.9120.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.64-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson31.0950.00%
Drugs20.82100.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.7262.50%
Public order53.5466.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.3666.67%
Vehicle crime21.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Other theft20.55-33.33%
Drugs10.55-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.450.00%
Public order32.18200.00%
Other theft30.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.82-40.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.36-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour52.18150.00%
Burglary11.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Public order10.27-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.3640.00%
Public order53.820.00%
Drugs21.36-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.0042.86%
Public order52.73400.00%
Drugs31.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.36-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour31.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.91-13.33%
Other theft13.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.097.14%
Vehicle crime34.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Public order20.55-50.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.367.69%
Public order43.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55100.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-66.67%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.5418.18%
Public order43.54100.00%
Vehicle crime31.090.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.45-8.33%
Drugs33.000.00%
Public order20.82-60.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.630.00%
Public order53.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.360.00%
Drugs30.820.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202413
July 20248
June 20248
May 202414
April 202410
March 20247
February 202413
January 202415
December 202314
November 202313
October 202311
September 202312

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA10 4BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Downs Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Silkstone Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bridgeman Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Newlove Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. St Georges Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Underhill Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Doulton Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Crowther Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Warwick Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Moxon Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Grosvenor Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Haywood Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1