COMMON ROAD, WA12 9JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA12 9JH

COMMON ROAD, WA12 9JH, St. Helens has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.97 per 1,000 population. This WA12 9JH 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 9JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA12 9JH, encompassing approximately 2340 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA12 9JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brunswick Road with total crimes: 4
  • Common Street with total crimes: 3
  • Cooper Avenue with total crimes: 2

COMMON ROAD, WA12 9JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.97-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour35.13-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.3916.67%
Public order95.98200.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.850.00%
Possession of weapons11.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.9771.43%
Vehicle crime35.1350.00%
Public order31.280.00%
Drugs21.280.00%
Burglary10.850.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.1216.67%
Public order32.99-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.280.00%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-50.00%
Other theft10.43-83.33%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft610.68200.00%
Public order62.56100.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.56-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour32.560.00%
Drugs21.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.11-43.48%
Anti-social behaviour35.550.00%
Public order31.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.28-25.00%
Other theft21.28100.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.5364.29%
Criminal damage and arson49.8333.33%
Public order31.71-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.280.00%
Other theft11.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.68-30.00%
Public order75.98250.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.990.00%
Bicycle theft11.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.535.26%
Drugs48.55300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.71-50.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Theft from the person20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.67-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson68.120.00%
Burglary22.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-66.67%
Other crime10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.3916.67%
Anti-social behaviour38.970.00%
Public order21.280.00%
Burglary10.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Drugs10.43-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.140.00%
Drugs31.280.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
July 202412
June 20247
May 20246
April 202413
March 202423
February 202414
January 202420
December 202319
November 202321
October 202318

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20247
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
October 20235

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brunswick Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Common Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cooper Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Tully Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Dingle Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Heald Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sturgess Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Valentine Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sefton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Marian Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Harvey Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lloyd Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Short Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. North Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Berkeley Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1