THORNTON DRIVE, WA12 9AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA12 9AP

THORNTON DRIVE, WA12 9AP, St. Helens has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.44 per 1,000 population. This WA12 9AP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA12 postcode area, which has experienced 193 crimes and a crime rate of 7.61 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA12 9AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA12 9AP, encompassing approximately 2012 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA12 9AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norman Harvey Vc Close with total crimes: 4
  • Whitby Close with total crimes: 3
  • Watkins Avenue with total crimes: 2

THORNTON DRIVE, WA12 9AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.440.00%
Public order65.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.980.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.95175.00%
Vehicle crime45.470.00%
Other crime11.990.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.4540.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.48-33.33%
Public order21.99-60.00%
Drugs10.99-66.67%
Other theft10.50-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.43-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour52.9825.00%
Public order52.480.00%
Drugs32.480.00%
Other theft21.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Other crime10.50-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.9262.50%
Public order56.46-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.48100.00%
Other crime21.990.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.43-20.00%
Public order63.97200.00%
Other crime22.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.99-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.4425.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.99100.00%
Public order20.99-33.33%
Other theft10.990.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.95-46.67%
Public order33.97200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.49100.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.9350.00%
Other crime37.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.490.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.4611.11%
Burglary14.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.95-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour24.470.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.460.00%
Public order21.490.00%
Other theft10.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202411
June 20244
May 20246
April 202413
March 20248
February 202410
January 20248
December 202315
November 202310
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20233

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
March 20242

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 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
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA12 9AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Norman Harvey Vc Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Whitby Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Watkins Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 4. Legh Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Wellington Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Earle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Viaduct Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Heald Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Canal Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sceptre Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Hoy Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1