WA12 9HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA12 9HN

WA12 9HN, St. Helens has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.33 per 1,000 population. This WA12 9HN 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 9HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA12 9HN, encompassing approximately 3583 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA12 9HN 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 9HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.33-4.76%
Vehicle crime45.580.00%
Drugs31.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-60.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Other theft10.56-66.67%
Burglary10.280.00%
Public order10.28-90.91%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.12-4.55%
Public order115.8683.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4050.00%
Other theft30.84200.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Shoplifting20.56100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.2837.50%
Vehicle crime76.14250.00%
Public order61.95-14.29%
Drugs31.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-50.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.84-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour94.4750.00%
Public order72.51-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson41.95100.00%
Drugs31.1250.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Other theft20.56-33.33%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.28-36.67%
Public order115.3010.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.0750.00%
Other theft31.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-75.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Other crime10.56-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3018.140.00%
Public order108.3766.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.7933.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.23-20.00%
Shoplifting41.12-20.00%
Burglary31.12200.00%
Other crime30.8450.00%
Vehicle crime20.84-33.33%
Other theft10.56-50.00%

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 offences3017.3015.38%
Criminal damage and arson68.3750.00%
Public order61.67-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.6766.67%
Shoplifting51.400.00%
Vehicle crime31.40200.00%
Drugs20.84100.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.23-10.34%
Public order97.2612.50%
Shoplifting52.5125.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.40-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.12-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
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 offences2917.5811.54%
Criminal damage and arson98.0928.57%
Public order82.51300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.23-33.33%
Shoplifting41.12300.00%
Burglary41.12300.00%
Drugs21.12100.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.678.33%
Criminal damage and arson77.26250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.95100.00%
Other crime41.670.00%
Public order21.12-60.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.000.00%
Public order56.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.400.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 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 20244
January 20249
December 20237
November 20232

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 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 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 263 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202421
July 202422
June 202416
May 202419
April 202430
March 202430
February 202426
January 202429
December 202326
November 202324

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20249
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
December 20234

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202411
July 20246
June 20247
May 202411
April 202410
March 20246
February 20249
January 20248
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
February 20241

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA12 9HN 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. Rushy View
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Sefton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Marian Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Harvey Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lloyd Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. North Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Berkeley Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Heather Brae
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Police Station
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1