POPLAR AVENUE, WA12 8LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA12 8LF

POPLAR AVENUE, WA12 8LF, St. Helens has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.09 per 1,000 population. This WA12 8LF 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 8LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA12 8LF, encompassing approximately 4154 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA12 8LF 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
  • Cheshire Close with total crimes: 1

POPLAR AVENUE, WA12 8LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.0928.57%
Public order22.17100.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.85-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.68400.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.20-75.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.507.14%
Anti-social behaviour43.6133.33%
Public order30.96-40.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.70-12.50%
Vehicle crime63.37500.00%
Public order51.44-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.20200.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In May 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 offences167.22128.57%
Public order83.85166.67%
Other theft21.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In April 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 offences74.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.6833.33%
Public order30.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.13-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour31.680.00%
Public order20.72-75.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

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 offences167.9423.08%
Public order83.85300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.48-60.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.2662.50%
Vehicle crime53.1366.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.85-11.11%
Vehicle crime31.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.72-25.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.960.00%
Vehicle crime30.960.00%
Public order30.720.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 202415
June 202414
May 202416
April 20247
March 20247
February 202416
January 202413
December 20238
November 20239

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241

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

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 21 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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20246
May 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 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 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
November 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 6 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
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA12 8LF 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. Cheshire Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bursar Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Park Road South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cedar Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Laurel Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sycamore Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Acorn Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Greenfields Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Pipit Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1