THE ROOKERY, WA12 9PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA12 9PW

THE ROOKERY, WA12 9PW, St. Helens has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.99 per 1,000 population. This WA12 9PW 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 9PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA12 9PW, encompassing approximately 2838 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA12 9PW Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Rookery with total crimes: 3
  • Walmsley Street with total crimes: 2
  • Kempton Close with total crimes: 2

THE ROOKERY, WA12 9PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.99-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.76200.00%
Public order31.060.00%
Drugs21.06100.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.35-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.0420.00%
Shoplifting42.1133.33%
Public order31.41200.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In July 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 offences56.34-84.38%
Anti-social behaviour41.7633.33%
Shoplifting31.41200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Public order10.35-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.15113.33%
Anti-social behaviour311.270.00%
Public order31.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-33.33%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Shoplifting10.70-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.9225.00%
Shoplifting45.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0650.00%
Public order21.06-33.33%
Other crime10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.7533.33%
Public order34.23200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.64200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.17200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06100.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.52-78.57%
Other theft21.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.35-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.27180.00%
Vehicle crime44.9333.33%
Shoplifting31.41200.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Public order20.70-33.33%
Burglary20.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.28-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.76200.00%
Public order31.060.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-66.67%
Shoplifting10.35-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.69-66.67%
Shoplifting52.11-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.620.00%
Shoplifting76.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.470.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 202432
May 202415
April 202412
March 20249
February 20243
January 202414
December 20235
November 20236
October 202318

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Rookery
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Walmsley Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kempton Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Horridge Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Bursar Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Greenfields Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Latham Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Dean Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Golborne Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Birley Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Mercer Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wheatley Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1