PARK ROAD SOUTH, WA12 8PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA12 8PL

PARK ROAD SOUTH, WA12 8PL, St. Helens has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.67 per 1,000 population. This WA12 8PL 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 8PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA12 8PL, encompassing approximately 3524 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA12 8PL area, explore the WA12 8PL 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)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA12 8PL 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
  • Adams Close with total crimes: 3

PARK ROAD SOUTH, WA12 8PL 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 Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.6787.50%
Public order24.26100.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

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 offences84.54-52.94%
Other theft32.27200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85200.00%
Public order10.85-66.67%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.2321.43%
Vehicle crime34.82-70.00%
Public order30.850.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.8016.67%
Vehicle crime103.97400.00%
Drugs32.840.00%
Public order30.85-57.14%
Other crime10.850.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.0971.43%
Public order73.4075.00%
Vehicle crime21.990.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.82-12.50%
Public order41.9933.33%
Burglary21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

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 offences84.82-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.2733.33%
Public order31.13-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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 offences169.9333.33%
Public order84.54166.67%
Vehicle crime42.27-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.13200.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In January 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 offences126.81140.00%
Vehicle crime53.40-28.57%
Public order31.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-33.33%
Drugs10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

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 crime75.39133.33%
Violence and sexual offences51.99-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.42-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.24-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson41.990.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
Vehicle crime30.850.00%
Public order30.8550.00%
Drugs10.85-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.120.00%
Drugs21.130.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
July 202417
June 202414
May 202412
April 20247
March 20248
February 202416
January 202412
December 20235
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20248
January 20243
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242
November 20233

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
October 20231

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
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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 8PL 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. Adams Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Poplar Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Gooch Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cheshire Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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