VULCAN PARK WAY, WA12 8NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA12 8NJ

VULCAN PARK WAY, WA12 8NJ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.76 per 1,000 population. This WA12 8NJ 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 8NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA12 8NJ, encompassing approximately 2032 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (90.91% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WA12 8NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Paravane Close with total crimes: 4
  • Vulcan Close with total crimes: 4
  • Liberation Road with total crimes: 4

VULCAN PARK WAY, WA12 8NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.7690.91%
Anti-social behaviour310.3350.00%
Shoplifting21.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.3083.33%
Shoplifting45.410.00%
Vehicle crime31.97200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.480.00%
Public order20.98-50.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%

In July 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 offences68.860.00%
Public order42.950.00%
Shoplifting41.9733.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.97100.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-94.12%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1714.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences68.37100.00%
Shoplifting32.95-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.38-22.22%
Other theft33.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.48-40.00%
Drugs11.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting910.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.43150.00%
Burglary22.460.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.46-33.33%
Public order20.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.98-80.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime59.35150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.46-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.480.00%
Public order21.48-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Shoplifting20.980.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.8733.33%
Public order31.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.48100.00%
Shoplifting20.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.98-60.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Drugs10.49-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime56.89400.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.4650.00%
Drugs21.480.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.46-33.33%
Other crime10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.380.00%
Public order21.480.00%
Shoplifting20.980.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
February 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202411
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20247
April 20249
February 20242
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 202417
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
October 20232

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Paravane Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Vulcan Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Liberation Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Stephenson Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Adams Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Derby Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Liverpool Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. Wargrave Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Wargrave Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Gooch Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Deltic Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1