WAYFARERS DRIVE, WA12 8DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA12 8DG

WAYFARERS DRIVE, WA12 8DG, St. Helens has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.19 per 1,000 population. This WA12 8DG 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 8DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA12 8DG, encompassing approximately 1529 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA12 8DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Pride Close with total crimes: 1
  • Whitefield Avenue with total crimes: 1

WAYFARERS DRIVE, WA12 8DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft57.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.960.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.500.00%
Other theft53.92150.00%
Public order13.27-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.4650.00%
Public order33.92200.00%
Drugs21.960.00%
Other theft21.31-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.31-50.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.77-60.00%
Other theft32.62-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.96-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Drugs21.310.00%
Public order11.31-66.67%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.00150.00%
Other theft86.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.23300.00%
Public order32.62200.00%
Robbery11.960.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences48.50-71.43%
Other theft42.6233.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.620.00%
Public order11.31-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-50.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.0455.56%
Public order39.150.00%
Other theft31.96-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.96100.00%
Vehicle crime11.310.00%

In February 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 offences914.38200.00%
Other theft55.88150.00%
Public order33.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.96100.00%
Other crime21.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.310.00%

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 offences35.2350.00%
Other theft21.96-33.33%
Burglary11.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%

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 theft34.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In November 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 theft34.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.96-80.00%
Public order11.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
November 20231

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 202410
April 20244
March 202414
February 20249
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20248
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
December 20231

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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Pride Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Whitefield Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Cheshire Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1