OAK AVENUE, WA12 8LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA12 8LW

OAK AVENUE, WA12 8LW, St. Helens has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.41 per 1,000 population. This WA12 8LW 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 8LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA12 8LW, encompassing approximately 4522 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA12 8LW 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
  • Poplar Avenue with total crimes: 3

OAK AVENUE, WA12 8LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.4187.50%
Other theft43.3233.33%
Drugs30.880.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-60.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.20-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson51.77400.00%
Other theft31.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-75.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.085.88%
Anti-social behaviour43.98100.00%
Public order30.88-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-71.43%
Burglary20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

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 offences177.30-15.00%
Vehicle crime73.76250.00%
Public order41.55-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour20.88100.00%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.6281.82%
Public order94.42200.00%
Vehicle crime21.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44100.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-66.67%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.8637.50%
Public order32.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.66-25.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.98-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour41.7733.33%
Public order30.88-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.855.88%
Public order103.98400.00%
Vehicle crime42.21-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.88-25.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

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 offences177.3070.00%
Vehicle crime53.7625.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.11100.00%
Drugs30.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-33.33%
Public order20.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.75-9.09%
Vehicle crime42.2133.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.88-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-50.00%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Public order20.44-33.33%
Other crime10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences116.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.880.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Public order30.660.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
July 202418
June 202417
May 202420
April 202411
March 20248
February 202418
January 202417
December 202310
November 202311

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
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20249
April 20243
March 20243
February 202410
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

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 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 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 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 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 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 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 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
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 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

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 8LW 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. Poplar Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Rydal Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 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