PARK AVENUE SOUTH, WA12 8HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA12 8HB

PARK AVENUE SOUTH, WA12 8HB, St. Helens has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.29 per 1,000 population. This WA12 8HB 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 8HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA12 8HB, encompassing approximately 4389 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA12 8HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stephenson Road with total crimes: 4
  • Alder Street with total crimes: 4
  • Adams Close with total crimes: 3

PARK AVENUE SOUTH, WA12 8HB 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 Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.2913.33%
Other theft53.8725.00%
Drugs51.140.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.52-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.42400.00%
Vehicle crime41.14-20.00%
Other theft40.9133.33%
Burglary30.910.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.80-4.76%
Vehicle crime54.56-44.44%
Public order51.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.14300.00%
Burglary30.910.00%
Other theft30.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-66.67%
Drugs10.23-75.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.0275.00%
Vehicle crime94.78350.00%
Public order52.05-28.57%
Drugs41.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.91-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.43-14.29%
Public order72.73133.33%
Drugs41.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.617.69%
Criminal damage and arson43.19300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.910.00%
Public order30.91-25.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Burglary20.46100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.38-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour42.96300.00%
Public order40.91-55.56%
Drugs20.91100.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-83.33%
Other crime10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.7130.77%
Public order93.87125.00%
Vehicle crime72.05-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.59100.00%
Other theft31.37200.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-75.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.6644.44%
Vehicle crime102.9625.00%
Public order42.28-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour40.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.91-25.00%
Drugs30.68-25.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.20-40.00%
Vehicle crime82.05100.00%
Public order71.82133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.590.00%
Drugs40.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.9725.00%
Vehicle crime43.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.91-33.33%
Other theft30.910.00%
Public order30.680.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Drugs20.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.730.00%
Drugs41.370.00%
Public order30.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
July 202420
June 202421
May 202412
April 202414
March 202413
February 202417
January 202413
December 20239
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20249
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20249
May 20242
March 20241
February 20247
January 202410
December 20238
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stephenson Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Alder Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Adams Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Rydal Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Findlay Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wargrave Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Cedar Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Beech Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Grosvenor Court
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Grosvenor Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Catherine Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Wargrave Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Gooch Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Park Road South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cedar Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Laurel Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sycamore Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Acorn Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1