FIREFLY CLOSE, WA12 8TF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA12 8TF

FIREFLY CLOSE, WA12 8TF, St. Helens has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.59 per 1,000 population. This WA12 8TF 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 8TF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA12 8TF, encompassing approximately 1604 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA12 8TF area, explore the WA12 8TF 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 (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA12 8TF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Paravane Close with total crimes: 4
  • Liberation Road with total crimes: 4
  • Derby Row with total crimes: 2

FIREFLY CLOSE, WA12 8TF 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.59200.00%
Shoplifting27.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.100.00%
Shoplifting42.490.00%
Public order22.490.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.85100.00%
Shoplifting42.4933.33%
Public order22.490.00%
Vehicle crime11.25-93.33%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1513.710.00%
Shoplifting39.35-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences21.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.48-22.22%
Other theft24.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.25-50.00%
Other crime11.250.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting910.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.61300.00%
Burglary12.490.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.87-66.67%
Public order10.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime38.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.8750.00%
Public order21.87-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.25100.00%
Shoplifting21.250.00%
Other theft11.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.61200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.870.00%
Shoplifting21.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.250.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.98300.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.49100.00%
Drugs11.250.00%
Public order10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.620.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting24.360.00%
Public order11.250.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241

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 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 202415
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs 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 8TF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Paravane Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Liberation Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Derby Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Liverpool Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Linear View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Tyrer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Deltic Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1