WA12 9GB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA12 9GB

WA12 9GB, St. Helens has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.50 per 1,000 population. This WA12 9GB 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 9GB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA12 9GB, encompassing approximately 2762 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA12 9GB 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 9GB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.50-26.32%
Other theft45.0733.33%
Drugs31.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.72100.00%
Public order20.72-77.78%
Shoplifting10.72-94.12%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.27-9.52%
Shoplifting176.88142.86%
Public order96.1528.57%
Criminal damage and arson33.2650.00%
Other theft31.09200.00%
Other crime21.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-83.33%

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 offences2117.0190.91%
Public order77.6040.00%
Shoplifting72.5375.00%
Vehicle crime62.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.17-33.33%
Other crime10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.67-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour73.98-12.50%
Public order52.53-54.55%
Shoplifting41.81300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.45200.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Drugs10.72-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.48-46.15%
Public order115.0710.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.98-20.00%
Drugs32.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-80.00%
Other crime10.36-66.67%
Shoplifting10.36-75.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2622.8036.84%
Anti-social behaviour109.41233.33%
Public order103.6266.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.6266.67%
Shoplifting41.81-33.33%
Burglary31.45200.00%
Other crime31.0950.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-80.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences1917.73-9.52%
Public order66.880.00%
Shoplifting62.1720.00%
Vehicle crime52.17400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.810.00%
Drugs31.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.09-50.00%
Other crime21.090.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Other theft10.36-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.3731.25%
Anti-social behaviour67.6020.00%
Public order62.17-25.00%
Shoplifting52.17-44.44%
Other theft51.8166.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.81-62.50%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Drugs10.36-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.27-23.81%
Shoplifting95.79125.00%
Public order83.26166.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.9014.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.90-16.67%
Burglary41.81300.00%
Other theft31.45200.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.0116.67%
Criminal damage and arson77.60250.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.53200.00%
Shoplifting42.17100.00%
Public order31.45-40.00%
Other crime31.090.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.94-5.26%
Public order56.51-28.57%
Other theft31.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-33.33%
Shoplifting20.72-50.00%
Burglary10.72-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1915.92-9.52%
Public order76.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.530.00%
Shoplifting41.4533.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.45-57.14%
Burglary21.09100.00%
Possession of weapons20.72100.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-75.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences2118.460.00%
Public order77.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.530.00%
Other theft42.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.450.00%
Shoplifting31.450.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20248
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 240 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202419
July 202421
June 202411
May 202414
April 202426
March 202419
February 202421
January 202416
December 202321
November 202318
October 202319
September 202321

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20247
June 20245
May 202411
April 202410
March 20246
February 20246
January 20248
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202417
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20249
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 3 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
September 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20247
May 20248
April 202410
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

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 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
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 9GB 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. Grafton Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Wellington Gardens
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Scarborough Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Heald Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Back Legh Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bertram Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Nelson Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Sturgess Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Valentine Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lloyd Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Police Station
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1