WA12 0LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA12 0LW

WA12 0LW, St. Helens has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.29 per 1,000 population. This WA12 0LW 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 0LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA12 0LW, encompassing approximately 2544 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA12 0LW 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 0LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.29-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.930.00%
Other theft11.570.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.0727.27%
Bicycle theft15.500.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.9083.33%
Public order14.320.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.50100.00%
Other theft22.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79100.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.75-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Public order10.79-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.50-22.22%
Public order42.75300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.570.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.7228.57%
Public order13.540.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences75.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.75200.00%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.680.00%
Drugs42.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.57-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.9340.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.750.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.54-28.57%
Other theft11.97-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.720.00%
Other crime22.750.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 202411
June 20246
May 20243
April 20247
March 20249
February 20247
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
February 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 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
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 0LW 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. Frawley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Borron Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wheatley Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Wightman Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Urmston Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1