WA12 0LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA12 0LZ

WA12 0LZ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.33 per 1,000 population. This WA12 0LZ 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 0LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA12 0LZ, encompassing approximately 3793 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WA12 0LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Rookery with total crimes: 3
  • Weedon Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Martin Avenue with total crimes: 2

WA12 0LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.338.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.430.00%
Public order21.58100.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.01-14.29%
Vehicle crime23.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.85-51.72%
Other crime33.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-60.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.81163.64%
Criminal damage and arson57.64150.00%
Other theft31.320.00%
Public order20.79-33.33%
Burglary10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.7410.00%
Public order32.90-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.80-37.50%
Public order62.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5850.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.22200.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.48-57.89%
Criminal damage and arson22.11100.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.9172.73%
Other theft25.01100.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.5437.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.9025.00%
Burglary11.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.01-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson42.110.00%
Public order21.05-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-83.33%
Other theft10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.740.00%
Public order31.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202414
June 202429
May 202411
April 202410
March 202416
February 20248
January 202419
December 202311
November 20238
October 202318

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Rookery
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Weedon Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Martin Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Kempton Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Porter Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Horridge Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Borron Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Dixon Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Elston Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Frawley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Borron Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Water Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Greenfields Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Latham Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Dean Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wheatley Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Wightman Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1