WARGRAVE ROAD, WA12 8RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA12 8RS

WARGRAVE ROAD, WA12 8RS, St. Helens has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.20 per 1,000 population. This WA12 8RS 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 8RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA12 8RS, encompassing approximately 3039 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WA12 8RS 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

WARGRAVE ROAD, WA12 8RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.2033.33%
Anti-social behaviour46.5833.33%
Shoplifting21.32-50.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

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 offences1510.5350.00%
Vehicle crime44.93-20.00%
Shoplifting41.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Public order20.66-50.00%
Other theft20.660.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.54-16.67%
Vehicle crime53.29-70.59%
Public order41.64300.00%
Shoplifting41.3233.33%
Other theft21.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66100.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1712.171600.00%
Violence and sexual offences125.59140.00%
Shoplifting33.95-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Public order10.66-66.67%
Drugs10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.88-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences52.30-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour31.64200.00%
Public order30.99200.00%
Other theft30.990.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.5780.00%
Shoplifting92.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.96-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.6225.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.640.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%
Public order10.330.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime77.2416.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.3033.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.32200.00%
Other theft20.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Drugs10.66-50.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.97-25.00%
Public order30.99-40.00%
Drugs20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66100.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.58100.00%
Public order51.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.6433.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Drugs20.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.620.00%
Vehicle crime30.990.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Drugs10.33-75.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In October 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs46.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.320.00%
Vehicle crime30.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.990.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202415
July 202410
June 202412
May 20245
April 20249
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
October 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 202417
May 20241
February 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 8RS 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. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 7. Wargrave Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Beech Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bradlegh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Linear View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Tyrer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wargrave Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Gooch Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Deltic Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1