LAUREL AVENUE, WA12 8HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA12 8HY

LAUREL AVENUE, WA12 8HY, St. Helens has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.85 per 1,000 population. This WA12 8HY 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 8HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA12 8HY, encompassing approximately 3759 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA12 8HY 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

LAUREL AVENUE, WA12 8HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.85100.00%
Public order24.26100.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.52-50.00%
Other theft32.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-50.00%
Public order10.27-75.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.4523.08%
Public order44.2633.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-85.71%
Other crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.98-7.14%
Vehicle crime73.46600.00%
Drugs31.860.00%
Public order30.80-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.80100.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.65133.33%
Public order73.7275.00%
Other theft21.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.79-14.29%
Public order41.6033.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.060.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.99-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour41.8633.33%
Public order31.06-62.50%
Other crime10.800.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.0433.33%
Public order84.26300.00%
Vehicle crime32.13-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8050.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.38140.00%
Vehicle crime53.1925.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.33-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.53100.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.99-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-75.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.060.00%
Other theft31.060.00%
Public order30.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
July 202416
June 202413
May 202414
April 20246
March 20247
February 202416
January 202412
December 20235
November 20236

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20248
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20247
May 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242
November 20233

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA12 8HY 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. Poplar Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Gooch Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cheshire Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bursar Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Park Road South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cedar Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Laurel Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Acorn Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1