PARK AVENUE NORTH, WA12 8HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA12 8HL

PARK AVENUE NORTH, WA12 8HL, St. Helens has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.52 per 1,000 population. This WA12 8HL 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 8HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA12 8HL, encompassing approximately 4522 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

WA12 8HL 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
  • Rydal Street with total crimes: 3

PARK AVENUE NORTH, WA12 8HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.5227.27%
Drugs83.100.00%
Other theft61.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.33-60.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.63-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson52.43150.00%
Other theft41.110.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Vehicle crime30.66-25.00%
Other crime20.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.51-10.00%
Public order63.9820.00%
Other theft41.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.88100.00%
Vehicle crime40.880.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-50.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.6266.67%
Public order54.42-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.110.00%
Vehicle crime40.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-60.00%
Drugs20.44-60.00%
Shoplifting10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

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 offences129.07-20.00%
Public order72.6575.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5525.00%
Drugs51.11150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.110.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.85-11.76%
Public order43.3233.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.88300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.880.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%

In March 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 offences176.85-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour43.76300.00%
Public order30.88-66.67%
Drugs20.66100.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-87.50%
Other crime10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-87.50%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.7218.75%
Public order94.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.99166.67%
Vehicle crime81.77-27.27%
Other theft31.77200.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Drugs10.22-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-75.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.2923.08%
Vehicle crime113.5437.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.880.00%
Public order30.66-70.00%
Drugs30.66-40.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.28-23.53%
Public order102.87100.00%
Vehicle crime82.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.77200.00%
Drugs51.3366.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.11-40.00%
Other theft20.66-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.070.00%
Public order53.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.110.00%
Vehicle crime41.110.00%
Drugs30.880.00%
Other theft30.660.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
July 202418
June 202420
May 202412
April 202415
March 202417
February 202419
January 202416
December 202313
November 202317

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20249
January 20243
December 202310
November 20235

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20248
January 202411
December 20238
November 20234

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20248
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 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 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA12 8HL 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. Rydal Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Houghton Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 5. Glover Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Findlay Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cedar Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Beech Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Linnet Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. Grosvenor Court
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Grosvenor Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Catherine Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Wargrave Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Gooch Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Park Road South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cedar Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Laurel Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sycamore Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Acorn Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Pipit Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1