ATHOL CLOSE, WA12 9ET Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA12 9ET

ATHOL CLOSE, WA12 9ET, St. Helens has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.20 per 1,000 population. This WA12 9ET 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 9ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA12 9ET, encompassing approximately 2044 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA12 9ET Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brunswick Road with total crimes: 10
  • Athol Close with total crimes: 7
  • Sturgess Street with total crimes: 3

ATHOL CLOSE, WA12 9ET Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.20140.00%
Public order75.87133.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.960.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.85-50.00%
Public order32.450.00%
Vehicle crime21.47100.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.2711.11%
Public order34.89-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.47100.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Other theft10.49-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.23-10.00%
Public order84.40300.00%
Other theft53.91400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.98-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.78-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson24.89100.00%
Public order20.98100.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.7272.73%
Anti-social behaviour39.290.00%
Other theft21.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.98-50.00%
Public order10.49-83.33%

In February 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 offences1110.27-47.62%
Public order65.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.93-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%
Shoplifting10.49-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.5850.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.270.00%
Other theft31.470.00%
Drugs31.47200.00%
Public order31.47200.00%
Theft from the person21.470.00%
Shoplifting20.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.47-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Drugs10.49-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.25-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour26.85-33.33%
Public order20.980.00%
Drugs20.98-33.33%
Burglary10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.0980.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.80250.00%
Drugs33.4250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.470.00%
Public order21.47-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences1012.72-16.67%
Public order54.8966.67%
Vehicle crime32.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4750.00%
Drugs21.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.270.00%
Public order35.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.470.00%
Other crime10.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
October 20237
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20245
June 202410
May 20249
April 202410
March 202419
February 202411
January 202421
December 202314
November 202314
October 202318
September 202310
August 202312

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20243
May 20248
April 20242
March 20241
February 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235
August 20233

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Brunswick Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Athol Close
    Total7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Sturgess Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Bertram Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lancaster Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Neville Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Sefton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Manor Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1