MARKET STREET, WA12 9BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA12 9BS

MARKET STREET, WA12 9BS, St. Helens has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.37 per 1,000 population. This WA12 9BS 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 9BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA12 9BS, encompassing approximately 3476 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (5.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA12 9BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brunswick Road with total crimes: 4
  • Pavilion Court with total crimes: 3
  • Haydock Street with total crimes: 3

MARKET STREET, WA12 9BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.375.00%
Vehicle crime46.04100.00%
Drugs31.150.00%
Shoplifting30.86-84.21%
Other theft30.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-50.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Public order20.58-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-83.33%
Burglary10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.98-4.76%
Shoplifting195.75171.43%
Public order105.4742.86%
Anti-social behaviour62.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.73100.00%
Other theft31.15200.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.6661.54%
Public order76.040.00%
Shoplifting72.0175.00%
Drugs32.01200.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-60.00%
Other theft10.58-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.66-31.58%
Public order73.74-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.01-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.4425.00%
Other theft41.4433.33%
Shoplifting41.15100.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Drugs10.58-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

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 offences1914.96-38.71%
Public order125.4733.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.4533.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.30-20.00%
Drugs31.15-25.00%
Other theft30.860.00%
Shoplifting20.86-71.43%
Other crime10.58-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3120.1410.71%
Public order98.9212.50%
Shoplifting72.5916.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7366.67%
Drugs41.4433.33%
Burglary31.15200.00%
Other crime30.8650.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-60.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.837.69%
Public order88.05-11.11%
Shoplifting62.300.00%
Vehicle crime51.73400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1550.00%
Drugs30.8650.00%
Other crime20.86100.00%
Other theft20.58-50.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.114.00%
Public order97.48-10.00%
Shoplifting62.59-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.73-20.00%
Other theft41.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15-81.82%
Drugs20.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521.578.70%
Shoplifting157.19275.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.3183.33%
Public order103.16150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.880.00%
Burglary41.44300.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Drugs20.58100.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.6721.05%
Criminal damage and arson66.62200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.73150.00%
Public order41.44-33.33%
Other crime41.150.00%
Shoplifting41.15100.00%
Other theft21.15-33.33%
Burglary10.580.00%
Drugs10.29-75.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.51-20.83%
Public order65.47-40.00%
Drugs41.73300.00%
Other theft31.1550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-66.67%
Shoplifting20.58-60.00%
Burglary10.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.970.00%
Public order106.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.730.00%
Shoplifting51.730.00%
Burglary21.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 202411
December 20236
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202420
July 202421
June 202413
May 202419
April 202431
March 202428
February 202426
January 202425
December 202323
November 202319
October 202324

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
June 20245
May 20248
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202419
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242
April 20247
March 20246
February 20246
January 202415
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 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 20249
March 20248
February 20249
January 202410
December 20234
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 3 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
February 20241

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 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 9BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brunswick Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Pavilion Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Haydock Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Alma Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 5. Viaduct Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Cooper Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rushy View
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Back Cross Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Foundry Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 10. Grafton Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Wellington Gardens
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Heald Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Back Legh Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bertram Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Nelson Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Sturgess Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Valentine Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sefton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Berkeley Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Heather Brae
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. The Copse
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Patterson Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Police Station
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1