ACORN STREET, WA12 8LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA12 8LQ

ACORN STREET, WA12 8LQ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.51 per 1,000 population. This WA12 8LQ 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 8LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA12 8LQ, encompassing approximately 3688 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA12 8LQ area, explore the WA12 8LQ Area information page.
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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)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA12 8LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Alder Street with total crimes: 4
  • Poplar Avenue with total crimes: 3

ACORN STREET, WA12 8LQ 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 Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.5128.57%
Other theft52.440.00%
Drugs41.360.00%
Public order31.08200.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.42-50.00%
Other theft51.90400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.36300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-33.33%
Public order10.54-66.67%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.7816.67%
Public order33.80-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.81-25.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Other theft10.54-75.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.03-29.41%
Public order53.250.00%
Other theft41.36-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.08300.00%
Drugs41.08300.00%
Vehicle crime41.08300.00%
Theft from the person21.080.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.03183.33%
Other theft104.61150.00%
Public order52.7125.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.36-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

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 offences65.69-33.33%
Public order41.63100.00%
Other theft41.0833.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.0833.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.880.00%
Other theft32.44-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour30.8150.00%
Public order20.81-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.1350.00%
Other theft72.44250.00%
Public order51.90400.00%
Other crime31.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.8820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.63-33.33%
Other theft20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.54100.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.80-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.36-25.00%
Other theft20.81-66.67%
Public order20.54-33.33%
Other crime10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.590.00%
Other theft61.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.080.00%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Public order30.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 202414
June 202412
May 202417
April 20246
March 20249
February 20249
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 202410
April 20244
March 20243
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 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
January 20242

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20243
December 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA12 8LQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Alder Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Poplar Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Cheshire Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bursar Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Park Road South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cedar Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Laurel Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Acorn Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Greenfields Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Golborne Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Birley Street
    Total1
    Public order1