WA12 9BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA12 9BN

WA12 9BN, St. Helens has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.81 per 1,000 population. This WA12 9BN 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 9BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA12 9BN, encompassing approximately 2056 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA12 9BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Common Street with total crimes: 3
  • Wharf Road with total crimes: 1
  • Tully Avenue with total crimes: 1

WA12 9BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.81-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.400.00%
Other theft11.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.84-11.11%
Public order43.89100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.30125.00%
Vehicle crime44.38100.00%
Public order21.950.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.350.00%
Public order21.95100.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Drugs20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.95-55.56%
Other theft31.95200.00%
Drugs21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-66.67%
Public order10.49-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.19-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.38100.00%
Public order41.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.950.00%
Other theft11.460.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.3050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.460.00%
Public order20.97-60.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.27-33.33%
Public order54.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.217.14%
Anti-social behaviour27.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-50.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.21-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson46.810.00%
Burglary21.95100.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.1954.55%
Anti-social behaviour38.2750.00%
Burglary11.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.21-15.38%
Burglary25.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Drugs20.97100.00%
Public order10.97-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.590.00%
Public order86.320.00%
Vehicle crime33.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.460.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20249
June 20244
May 20244
April 20249
March 202415
February 202410
January 202415
December 202314
November 202317
October 202311
September 202313

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
November 20231
October 20231
September 20238

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Common Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wharf Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Tully Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Dingle Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Heald Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sturgess Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Valentine Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sefton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Marian Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Harvey Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lloyd Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Short Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1