WA12 8BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA12 8BJ

WA12 8BJ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.05 per 1,000 population. This WA12 8BJ 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 8BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA12 8BJ, encompassing approximately 2127 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WA12 8BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Mc Corquodale Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Whitefield Avenue with total crimes: 1

WA12 8BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67.0520.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.82-55.56%
Public order31.88200.00%
Drugs21.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.52125.00%
Other theft54.2325.00%
Public order12.35-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47.99-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.88-50.00%
Public order31.8850.00%
Other crime21.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-50.00%
Drugs10.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-75.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.16-27.27%
Other theft53.76-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour42.35100.00%
Public order21.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Theft from the person20.940.00%
Drugs20.94100.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Shoplifting10.940.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.6337.50%
Other theft95.17125.00%
Public order44.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.880.00%
Robbery10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.93-50.00%
Other theft43.7633.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.88100.00%
Public order20.94-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Drugs10.940.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.28100.00%
Public order37.52200.00%
Other theft31.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.87166.67%
Other theft63.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.82100.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.2350.00%
Other theft21.41-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-50.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.70-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Other crime10.940.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.11-63.64%
Other theft41.880.00%
Public order21.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Public order10.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20244
June 20248
May 202411
April 20248
March 202416
February 20248
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20249
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Mc Corquodale Gardens
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Whitefield Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Cheshire Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Golborne Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Birley Street
    Total1
    Public order1