LEGH ROAD, WA11 0ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA11 0ER

LEGH ROAD, WA11 0ER, St. Helens has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.06 per 1,000 population. This WA11 0ER crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA11 postcode area, which has experienced 277 crimes and a crime rate of 6.93 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA11 0ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA11 0ER, encompassing approximately 3695 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA11 0ER area, explore the WA11 0ER Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA11 0ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • Squires Close with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Ledger Road with total crimes: 2

LEGH ROAD, WA11 0ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.06-25.00%
Public order22.440.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.4971.43%
Criminal damage and arson43.250.00%
Public order21.08-33.33%
Shoplifting20.54100.00%
Drugs10.54-50.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.87-63.16%
Public order31.89-50.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.7490.00%
Public order65.14200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6233.33%
Robbery11.080.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.60-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.710.00%
Public order20.81-33.33%
Drugs10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.85-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81200.00%
Public order30.810.00%
Other theft30.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.957.14%
Vehicle crime24.060.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.047.69%
Public order63.79200.00%
Other theft21.620.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.318.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.52100.00%
Other theft21.08100.00%
Public order20.54-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.95100.00%
Public order33.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.14-33.33%
Shoplifting41.62-33.33%
Public order31.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-60.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Drugs10.54-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.31-10.00%
Shoplifting62.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.62400.00%
Public order31.35-25.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.580.00%
Shoplifting62.710.00%
Public order41.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.080.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202412
June 20247
May 202419
April 202410
March 202414
February 202415
January 202414
December 202313
November 202312
October 20236
September 20239
August 202310

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233
August 20234

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234
September 20236
August 20236

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20235
August 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
August 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA11 0ER postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Squires Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ledger Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Harrison Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Whitfield Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cumberland Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Grosvenor Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Maple Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Brookside View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1