WA12 9BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA12 9BJ

WA12 9BJ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.48 per 1,000 population. This WA12 9BJ 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 9BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA12 9BJ, encompassing approximately 2963 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA12 9BJ area, explore the WA12 9BJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-84.21% decrease)

WA12 9BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pavilion Court with total crimes: 3
  • Haydock Street with total crimes: 3
  • Alma Street with total crimes: 3

WA12 9BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.480.00%
Drugs65.400.00%
Shoplifting32.02-84.21%
Other theft31.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Public order20.67-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-66.67%
Burglary10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1919.91171.43%
Violence and sexual offences166.410.00%
Public order105.4042.86%
Criminal damage and arson33.3750.00%
Other crime31.010.00%
Other theft31.01200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.01200.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.5045.45%
Public order75.400.00%
Shoplifting72.3640.00%
Vehicle crime32.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-60.00%
Burglary10.67-50.00%
Drugs10.34-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.18-42.11%
Public order73.71-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.36-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.0225.00%
Shoplifting51.6966.67%
Drugs31.69-25.00%
Other theft31.01200.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.21-36.67%
Public order126.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.05-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.36-20.00%
Drugs41.35-20.00%
Shoplifting31.35-57.14%
Other crime11.01-66.67%
Other theft10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3024.6336.36%
Public order810.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.70166.67%
Shoplifting72.7016.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.3625.00%
Drugs51.6966.67%
Burglary31.69200.00%
Other crime31.0150.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-60.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.56-4.35%
Public order87.420.00%
Shoplifting62.7020.00%
Vehicle crime52.02150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.69300.00%
Drugs31.3550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.01-25.00%
Other crime21.01100.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other theft10.34-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.219.52%
Public order87.76-11.11%
Shoplifting52.70-61.54%
Other theft51.6966.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.350.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-90.91%
Other crime10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2123.96-8.70%
Shoplifting137.09225.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.3957.14%
Public order93.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.04-33.33%
Burglary42.02100.00%
Other theft31.35200.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Drugs20.67100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.9276.92%
Public order97.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.0475.00%
Shoplifting42.36100.00%
Other crime31.350.00%
Burglary21.01100.00%
Theft from the person20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Drugs10.34-66.67%
Other theft10.34-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.47-35.00%
Public order64.39-40.00%
Other theft42.0233.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.35-20.00%
Drugs31.3550.00%
Shoplifting21.01-60.00%
Burglary10.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.900.00%
Public order106.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.370.00%
Shoplifting51.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.690.00%
Other theft31.350.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 202411
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 230 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
July 202416
June 202411
May 202419
April 202430
March 202422
February 202423
January 202421
December 202323
November 202313
October 202320

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20247
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20239
October 20234

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202419
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20247
March 20246
February 20245
January 202413
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20247
June 20247
May 202412
April 20248
March 20248
February 20248
January 20249
December 20239
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20232

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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pavilion Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Haydock Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Alma Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 4. Viaduct Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Cooper Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Back Cross Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Houghton Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 8. Foundry Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. Grafton Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Wellington Gardens
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Railway Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Back Legh Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bertram Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Nelson Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Sturgess Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Heather Brae
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. The Copse
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Patterson Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Police Station
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Chemical Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1