WA12 0EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA12 0EJ

WA12 0EJ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.77 per 1,000 population. This WA12 0EJ 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 0EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA12 0EJ, encompassing approximately 3986 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA12 0EJ area, explore the WA12 0EJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WA12 0EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hope Street with total crimes: 3
  • Back Cross Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Weedon Avenue with total crimes: 2

WA12 0EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.779.09%
Anti-social behaviour33.010.00%
Public order30.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.02-21.43%
Vehicle crime42.760.00%
Public order21.00100.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.2727.27%
Criminal damage and arson33.51-25.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.27-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.76100.00%
Burglary31.00200.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Public order30.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.7750.00%
Public order33.76-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.02-23.08%
Public order72.51600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.26225.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.26100.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.51-71.43%
Drugs21.00-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.5240.00%
Drugs43.510.00%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.0242.86%
Criminal damage and arson52.5166.67%
Public order21.250.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.77-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.76200.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Public order20.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.760.00%
Public order41.510.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 202414
June 202411
May 202415
April 202410
March 202413
February 20244
January 202414
December 202310
November 20237
October 202315

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20247
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
February 20242
January 20244
November 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hope Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Back Cross Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Weedon Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Linnet Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Borron Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Dixon Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Elston Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Frawley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Borron Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Water Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Crow House Farm Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Patterson Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Latham Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Dean Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wheatley Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Wightman Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1