VULCAN PARK WAY, WA12 8AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA12 8AF

VULCAN PARK WAY, WA12 8AF, St. Helens has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.17 per 1,000 population. This WA12 8AF 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 8AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA12 8AF, encompassing approximately 1974 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WA12 8AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Paravane Close with total crimes: 4
  • Vulcan Close with total crimes: 4
  • Liberation Road with total crimes: 4

VULCAN PARK WAY, WA12 8AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.1770.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.61100.00%
Shoplifting22.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.64150.00%
Shoplifting45.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.030.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.6033.33%
Shoplifting42.0333.33%
Vehicle crime22.03-88.89%
Anti-social behaviour21.01100.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Drugs11.010.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1813.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences39.1250.00%
Shoplifting31.52-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.09-22.22%
Other theft23.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.01-60.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting99.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.56400.00%
Burglary12.530.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.01-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.51-75.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime49.12300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.520.00%
Public order21.52-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.080.00%
Public order31.5250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.520.00%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-75.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.57300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.0350.00%
Public order21.520.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.530.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order26.080.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.010.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
February 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20247
April 20249
February 20242
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 202418
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA12 8AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Paravane Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Vulcan Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Liberation Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Adams Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Derby Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Liverpool Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Wargrave Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Linear View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Tyrer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Deltic Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1