KIRTLEY DRIVE, WA12 8AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA12 8AJ

KIRTLEY DRIVE, WA12 8AJ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.46 per 1,000 population. This WA12 8AJ 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 8AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA12 8AJ, encompassing approximately 3065 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA12 8AJ area, explore the WA12 8AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WA12 8AJ 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

KIRTLEY DRIVE, WA12 8AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.4635.71%
Anti-social behaviour46.2033.33%
Shoplifting21.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.7975.00%
Vehicle crime44.570.00%
Shoplifting41.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3050.00%
Public order20.98-50.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.81-11.11%
Vehicle crime42.61-80.00%
Public order41.30300.00%
Shoplifting41.3033.33%
Other theft21.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65100.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2012.071900.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.52125.00%
Shoplifting32.94-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Public order10.65-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.50-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences42.28-60.00%
Other theft31.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Public order20.65100.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.50400.00%
Shoplifting93.260.00%
Robbery12.940.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.96-75.00%
Public order20.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.13166.67%
Vehicle crime72.6116.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.980.00%
Public order30.98-25.00%
Shoplifting20.980.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.200.00%
Public order41.96-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.30-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98100.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.20100.00%
Public order51.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.6333.33%
Drugs21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.610.00%
Vehicle crime30.980.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.980.00%
Drugs30.980.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 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 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
July 20248
June 20249
May 20244
April 202410
March 20242
February 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231

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 4 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
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 202420
May 20241
February 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA12 8AJ 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. Stephenson Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Adams Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 7. Wargrave Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Linear View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Tyrer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wargrave Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Gooch Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Deltic Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Park Road South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1