WA12 0AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA12 0AL

WA12 0AL, St. Helens has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.67 per 1,000 population. This WA12 0AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA12 postcode area, which has experienced 181 crimes and a crime rate of 7.14 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA12 0AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA12 0AL, encompassing approximately 1825 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA12 0AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Weedon Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Martin Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Porter Avenue with total crimes: 2

WA12 0AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.67-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.380.00%
Other theft12.190.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.5725.00%
Public order15.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In July 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 offences86.0333.33%
Public order14.380.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.29100.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.74-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.19-57.14%
Other crime11.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.9316.67%
Other theft13.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.29200.00%
Possession of weapons11.640.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.12-20.00%
Drugs42.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.19-50.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.3866.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.74100.00%
Other crime11.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.3850.00%
Other crime21.640.00%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Public order11.100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20248
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20247
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20244
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA12 0AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Weedon Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Martin Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Porter Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Horridge Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Borron Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Dixon Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Elston Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wheatley Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Wightman Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Urmston Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1