THORNTON DRIVE, WA12 9GZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA12 9GZ

THORNTON DRIVE, WA12 9GZ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.09 per 1,000 population. This WA12 9GZ 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 9GZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA12 9GZ, encompassing approximately 2255 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA12 9GZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pavilion Court with total crimes: 3
  • Viaduct Street with total crimes: 2
  • Wellington Gardens with total crimes: 2

THORNTON DRIVE, WA12 9GZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.09-30.77%
Drugs23.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In August 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 offences139.76-7.14%
Public order75.76250.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.100.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.76250.00%
Vehicle crime56.21400.00%
Public order22.22-33.33%
Other crime10.890.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.5416.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.10-50.00%
Public order31.77-50.00%
Drugs11.33-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.97-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour63.5520.00%
Public order62.660.00%
Drugs32.660.00%
Other theft21.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Other crime10.44-50.00%

In April 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 offences1412.8627.27%
Public order66.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.6666.67%
Other crime22.220.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In March 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 offences1111.97-26.67%
Public order64.8820.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.66-25.00%
Other crime21.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.89-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.977.14%
Public order56.6566.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.2233.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Other theft10.890.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.09-12.50%
Public order36.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.33200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.33100.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.20-11.11%
Other crime37.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.33-50.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.7663.64%
Anti-social behaviour27.980.00%
Burglary10.89-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.87-31.25%
Burglary24.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.090.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 202414
June 20244
May 20248
April 202414
March 202411
February 202415
January 202414
December 202316
November 202318
October 202311
September 202316

A total of 1 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

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pavilion Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Viaduct Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Wellington Gardens
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Tully Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Dingle Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Scarborough Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Heald Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Back Legh Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sturgess Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Valentine Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lloyd Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1