WA12 8PE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA12 8PE

WA12 8PE, St. Helens has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.92 per 1,000 population. This WA12 8PE 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 8PE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA12 8PE, encompassing approximately 4047 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (137.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA12 8PE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Liberation Road with total crimes: 4
  • Stephenson Road with total crimes: 4
  • Alder Street with total crimes: 4

WA12 8PE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.92137.50%
Other theft34.690.00%
Drugs30.740.00%
Public order20.74100.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.94-55.56%
Other theft31.9850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74200.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49100.00%
Public order10.49-75.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.4012.50%
Vehicle crime44.45-60.00%
Public order40.990.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Drugs10.49-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.1460.00%
Vehicle crime103.95400.00%
Public order42.47-20.00%
Drugs30.99200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

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 offences106.180.00%
Public order52.4766.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Drugs10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.6942.86%
Public order32.470.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.95-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.73100.00%
Public order30.99-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-75.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.6315.38%
Public order93.71125.00%
Vehicle crime52.22-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.24300.00%
Other theft20.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49100.00%
Drugs10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.16160.00%
Vehicle crime73.210.00%
Public order41.7333.33%
Drugs20.990.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime75.4375.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.73-44.44%
Public order31.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74100.00%
Drugs20.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-50.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.1812.50%
Vehicle crime42.22300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.99-33.33%
Other theft30.990.00%
Public order30.7450.00%
Drugs10.74-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.980.00%
Drugs41.480.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20248
July 202418
June 202416
May 202410
April 202410
March 20247
February 202415
January 202413
December 20235
November 20239
October 20238

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20249
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 20242
February 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Liberation Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Stephenson Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Alder Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Adams Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Poplar Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Cedar Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Beech Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wargrave Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Gooch Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Acorn Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1