LARCH AVENUE, WA12 8JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA12 8JF

LARCH AVENUE, WA12 8JF, St. Helens has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.38 per 1,000 population. This WA12 8JF 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 8JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA12 8JF, encompassing approximately 4745 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA12 8JF 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

LARCH AVENUE, WA12 8JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.38125.00%
Other theft63.79100.00%
Drugs41.260.00%
Public order20.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-50.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.27-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6933.33%
Burglary30.84-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.63-25.00%
Other theft30.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Public order10.21-80.00%

In July 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 offences209.275.26%
Public order54.2125.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.05300.00%
Burglary40.840.00%
Vehicle crime40.84-55.56%
Other theft30.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6350.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.435.56%
Vehicle crime94.00350.00%
Drugs41.900.00%
Public order40.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.8580.00%
Public order83.79166.67%
Drugs41.6933.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.85-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson32.11200.00%
Drugs30.630.00%
Public order30.63-25.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-50.00%

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 offences135.06-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour42.74100.00%
Public order40.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-80.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.27-5.26%
Public order83.79166.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.6966.67%
Vehicle crime51.05-44.44%
Other theft31.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-33.33%
Burglary10.420.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.6426.67%
Vehicle crime94.0028.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.90-25.00%
Public order30.63-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6350.00%
Drugs20.63-33.33%
Other crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.6415.38%
Vehicle crime73.1675.00%
Public order51.4825.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.050.00%
Drugs30.84200.00%
Other theft20.63-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.42100.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.538.33%
Public order42.74100.00%
Vehicle crime40.84300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.84-42.86%
Other theft30.84200.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Drugs10.21-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.7433.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.530.00%
Drugs41.48300.00%
Other crime30.84200.00%
Public order20.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.000.00%
Public order41.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
May 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
July 202420
June 202419
May 202418
April 202410
March 202413
February 202418
January 202419
December 202315
November 202313
October 202312
September 20239

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20248
April 20243
March 20244
February 20248
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20249
May 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20249
December 20237
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 8JF 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. Rydal Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Glover Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. 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
  • 19. Pipit Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1