NORMAN HARVEY V C CLOSE, WA12 9GX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA12 9GX

NORMAN HARVEY V C CLOSE, WA12 9GX, St. Helens has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.21 per 1,000 population. This WA12 9GX 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 9GX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA12 9GX, encompassing approximately 2315 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA12 9GX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pavilion Court with total crimes: 3
  • Alma Street with total crimes: 3
  • Viaduct Street with total crimes: 2

NORMAN HARVEY V C CLOSE, WA12 9GX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.21-46.67%
Other theft33.460.00%
Drugs31.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30100.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Public order10.43-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.82-6.25%
Public order76.4840.00%
Other theft33.02200.00%
Shoplifting31.30200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.82128.57%
Public order56.910.00%
Vehicle crime42.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.730.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.66-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.02-14.29%
Public order52.59-28.57%
Vehicle crime22.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86100.00%
Shoplifting20.860.00%
Drugs10.86-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.66-61.90%
Public order73.46-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour73.020.00%
Drugs23.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-75.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.7350.00%
Public order89.0733.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.46250.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.0233.33%
Shoplifting41.73-20.00%
Other crime21.730.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.71-17.65%
Public order66.0520.00%
Vehicle crime52.59400.00%
Shoplifting52.1625.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.1650.00%
Drugs31.30200.00%
Other crime21.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-50.00%
Burglary10.860.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.8521.43%
Public order57.34-37.50%
Other theft52.1666.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.160.00%
Shoplifting41.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.73-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Drugs10.43-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.71-26.32%
Public order86.05166.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.46-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.59-20.00%
Other theft31.73200.00%
Drugs21.300.00%
Shoplifting20.86100.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.7146.15%
Criminal damage and arson78.21250.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.02400.00%
Public order32.16-40.00%
Other crime31.300.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Shoplifting10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.660.00%
Public order55.620.00%
Other theft32.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30-33.33%
Shoplifting20.86100.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.96-13.33%
Public order55.62-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.1633.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.73-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.30100.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.980.00%
Public order66.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.590.00%
Other theft32.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.300.00%
Possession of weapons11.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
July 202416
June 20247
May 20248
April 202421
March 202414
February 202417
January 202414
December 202319
November 202313
October 202313
September 202315

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20245
June 20245
May 20247
April 20248
March 20246
February 20245
January 20248
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20236

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 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20233

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20246
May 20247
April 20247
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
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 9GX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pavilion Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Alma Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 3. Viaduct Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Wellington Gardens
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Scarborough Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Heald Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Back Legh Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Nelson Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Sturgess Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Police Station
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1