WATKINS AVENUE, WA12 9LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA12 9LE

WATKINS AVENUE, WA12 9LE, St. Helens has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.26 per 1,000 population. This WA12 9LE 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 9LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA12 9LE, encompassing approximately 2376 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA12 9LE Crime Hotspots

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

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

WATKINS AVENUE, WA12 9LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.26-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.630.00%
Other theft21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Drugs20.840.00%

In August 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 offences158.8415.38%
Public order56.3166.67%
Criminal damage and arson12.100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.26160.00%
Vehicle crime55.47150.00%
Public order32.10200.00%
Other crime11.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.3125.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.100.00%
Drugs31.6850.00%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%
Public order10.84-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.57-33.33%
Public order41.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.68-63.64%
Other theft31.68200.00%
Drugs21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.94-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour64.63200.00%
Public order42.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.68-25.00%
Other theft11.260.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.5223.08%
Criminal damage and arson46.7333.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.680.00%
Public order20.84-60.00%
Drugs10.840.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences139.68-18.75%
Public order55.47400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.686.67%
Anti-social behaviour26.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-50.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.10-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson46.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.68-33.33%
Burglary20.840.00%
Public order10.840.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.730.00%
Burglary21.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 202413
June 20245
May 20244
April 202411
March 202416
February 202413
January 202416
December 202315
November 202316

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20242
November 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Common Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Pavilion Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Viaduct Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Cooper Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wharf Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Tully Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Dingle Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Scarborough Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Heald Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sturgess Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Valentine Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sefton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Marian Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Harvey Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lloyd Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Short Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1