HAWTHORNE AVENUE, WA12 8LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA12 8LB

HAWTHORNE AVENUE, WA12 8LB, St. Helens has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.90 per 1,000 population. This WA12 8LB 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 8LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA12 8LB, encompassing approximately 4743 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WA12 8LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alder Street with total crimes: 4
  • Poplar Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Rydal Street with total crimes: 3

HAWTHORNE AVENUE, WA12 8LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.90100.00%
Drugs42.530.00%
Other theft40.8433.33%
Public order20.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-60.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.22-64.71%
Criminal damage and arson51.2666.67%
Other theft31.0550.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-60.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Public order10.21-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.5866.67%
Public order41.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.84200.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-71.43%
Burglary20.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.17-5.56%
Vehicle crime73.58250.00%
Public order41.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8450.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%
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 offences187.5963.64%
Public order83.79166.67%
Vehicle crime21.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-33.33%
Other theft10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.63-25.00%
Public order30.630.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.64-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour42.32100.00%
Public order30.84-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-60.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
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 offences188.855.88%
Public order83.79166.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.6966.67%
Vehicle crime51.050.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.5913.33%
Vehicle crime53.58-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.05300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.84-40.00%
Public order30.6350.00%
Drugs30.6350.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.5915.38%
Vehicle crime63.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2625.00%
Drugs21.05100.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Public order20.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-75.00%
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 offences136.540.00%
Public order42.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.840.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 202417
June 202417
May 202418
April 202411
March 202411
February 202418
January 202417
December 202315
November 202313

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20247
May 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

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 8LB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Alder Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Poplar Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Rydal Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Glover Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Cedar Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Beech Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Linnet Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Gooch Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bursar Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Park Road South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cedar Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Laurel Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sycamore Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Acorn Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Greenfields Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Pipit Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Dean Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1