KINGSWAY, WA12 8NB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA12 8NB

KINGSWAY, WA12 8NB, St. Helens has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.17 per 1,000 population. This WA12 8NB 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 8NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA12 8NB, encompassing approximately 3348 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA12 8NB area, explore the WA12 8NB 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 (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA12 8NB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stephenson Road with total crimes: 4
  • Rydal Street with total crimes: 3
  • Findlay Close with total crimes: 2

KINGSWAY, WA12 8NB 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 Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.17-20.00%
Other theft53.5866.67%
Drugs31.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90100.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.6625.00%
Vehicle crime44.48-20.00%
Other theft31.190.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.26-14.29%
Vehicle crime53.58-37.50%
Other theft31.490.00%
Public order30.9050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-33.33%
Burglary20.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.9640.00%
Vehicle crime84.18300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.39-25.00%
Public order20.90-60.00%
Drugs10.60-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.96-33.33%
Public order52.99400.00%
Drugs41.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.190.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.7615.38%
Criminal damage and arson44.48300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-33.33%
Drugs20.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.76-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour33.88200.00%
Public order30.90-62.50%
Drugs20.90100.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-83.33%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-87.50%

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 offences1613.1445.45%
Public order84.78166.67%
Vehicle crime82.39-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.3950.00%
Other theft21.79100.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Drugs10.30-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.4537.50%
Vehicle crime103.2825.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.9933.33%
Public order31.19-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour30.9050.00%
Drugs30.90-25.00%
Other theft10.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime810.15300.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.39-27.27%
Public order72.390.00%
Drugs42.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90100.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.6757.14%
Burglary23.28100.00%
Drugs20.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences76.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.090.00%
Drugs41.490.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
July 202412
June 202414
May 202410
April 202415
March 202413
February 202416
January 202411
December 20238
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242
March 20241
February 20248
January 202410
December 20238
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20246
January 20244
December 20233
October 20235

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20248
January 20243
December 20237
October 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 8NB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Stephenson Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Rydal Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Findlay Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wargrave Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Cedar Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Beech Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Grosvenor Court
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Grosvenor Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Catherine Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Hospital
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Valley View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Bradlegh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wargrave Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Gooch Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sycamore Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1