WA12 9HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA12 9HL

WA12 9HL, St. Helens has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.37 per 1,000 population. This WA12 9HL 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 9HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA12 9HL, encompassing approximately 3520 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-17.39% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA12 9HL 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

WA12 9HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.37-17.39%
Drugs35.400.00%
Vehicle crime30.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-50.00%
Other theft10.57-66.67%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Public order10.28-87.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.219.52%
Public order86.5360.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1450.00%
Other theft30.85200.00%
Other crime20.85100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.9340.00%
Vehicle crime75.97250.00%
Public order51.99-16.67%
Drugs31.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-50.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.79-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour64.2620.00%
Public order61.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.70100.00%
Drugs31.1450.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Other theft10.57-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.93-41.38%
Public order124.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.4166.67%
Other theft31.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-75.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Other crime10.57-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.34-3.33%
Public order88.2460.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.2733.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.777.14%
Criminal damage and arson68.5220.00%
Public order51.70-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour31.420.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime20.57100.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.20-3.45%
Public order97.9580.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.56-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour31.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.6211.54%
Criminal damage and arson98.2412.50%
Public order52.56150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.42-50.00%
Burglary30.85200.00%
Drugs20.85100.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.9213.04%
Criminal damage and arson87.39300.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.27100.00%
Other crime41.700.00%
Public order21.14-50.00%
Burglary10.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.08-11.54%
Public order46.53-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.14-25.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.49-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson67.39-25.00%
Public order51.70-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.42-20.00%
Drugs21.140.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Other theft20.57-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3219.030.00%
Public order109.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.270.00%
Vehicle crime41.420.00%
Other theft31.140.00%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20248
March 20246
February 20245
January 20249
December 20238
November 20232
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 318 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202423
July 202421
June 202415
May 202417
April 202429
March 202430
February 202428
January 202429
December 202326
November 202323
October 202326
September 202332

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20247
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20245
June 20246
May 202412
April 20248
March 20245
February 20249
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
September 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA12 9HL 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. Viaduct Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Cooper Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Scarborough Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Heald Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Back Legh Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bertram Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Nelson Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Sturgess Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Valentine Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sefton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Marian Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Harvey Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lloyd Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. North Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Berkeley Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Heather Brae
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Police Station
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1