NELSON STREET, WA12 9BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA12 9BY

NELSON STREET, WA12 9BY, St. Helens has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.44 per 1,000 population. This WA12 9BY 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 9BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA12 9BY, encompassing approximately 3455 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA12 9BY area, explore the WA12 9BY 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 (-8.70% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA12 9BY 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

NELSON STREET, WA12 9BY 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 offences2112.44-8.70%
Vehicle crime46.08300.00%
Drugs31.160.00%
Shoplifting30.87-84.21%
Other theft30.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-50.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Public order20.58-81.82%
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 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.9721.05%
Shoplifting196.66171.43%
Public order115.5057.14%
Anti-social behaviour63.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.74100.00%
Other theft31.16200.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.1546.15%
Public order75.500.00%
Shoplifting72.0375.00%
Drugs32.03200.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
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 offences1312.73-31.58%
Public order73.76-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.03-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.4525.00%
Other theft41.4533.33%
Shoplifting41.16100.00%
Vehicle crime21.160.00%
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 offences1915.05-36.67%
Public order125.5033.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.4733.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.32-20.00%
Drugs31.16-25.00%
Other theft30.870.00%
Shoplifting20.87-71.43%
Other crime10.58-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.977.14%
Public order98.6812.50%
Shoplifting72.6016.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7466.67%
Drugs41.4533.33%
Burglary31.16200.00%
Other crime30.8750.00%
Vehicle crime20.87-60.00%

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 offences2817.947.69%
Public order88.100.00%
Shoplifting62.320.00%
Vehicle crime51.74400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1650.00%
Drugs30.8750.00%
Other crime20.87100.00%
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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.9213.04%
Public order87.52-20.00%
Shoplifting62.32-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.74-20.00%
Other theft41.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16-77.78%
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 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.550.00%
Shoplifting156.66275.00%
Public order104.34150.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.600.00%
Burglary41.45300.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
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 offences2314.7621.05%
Criminal damage and arson66.66200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.74150.00%
Public order41.45-33.33%
Other crime41.160.00%
Shoplifting41.16100.00%
Other theft21.16-33.33%
Burglary10.580.00%
Drugs10.29-66.67%
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 offences1911.29-17.39%
Public order65.50-33.33%
Other theft31.7450.00%
Drugs30.87200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-66.67%
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 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.49-8.00%
Public order96.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.74-25.00%
Shoplifting51.74-44.44%
Burglary21.45100.00%
Possession of weapons20.58100.00%
Other theft20.58-50.00%
Drugs10.58-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.390.00%
Public order97.230.00%
Shoplifting92.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.320.00%
Other theft41.740.00%
Drugs21.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20249
December 20236
November 20232
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 292 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202423
July 202419
June 202413
May 202419
April 202430
March 202428
February 202426
January 202423
December 202323
November 202319
October 202323
September 202325

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 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
September 20236

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 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
September 20231

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 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
September 20239

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202411
July 20247
June 20247
May 202412
April 20249
March 20248
February 20248
January 202410
December 20234
November 20236
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 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
September 20234

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 9BY 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