HIGH STREET, WA12 9SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA12 9SG

HIGH STREET, WA12 9SG, St. Helens has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.90 per 1,000 population. This WA12 9SG 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 9SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA12 9SG, encompassing approximately 2027 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA12 9SG area, explore the WA12 9SG 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 (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WA12 9SG 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

HIGH STREET, WA12 9SG 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 Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.9066.67%
Public order32.470.00%
Drugs21.48100.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Shoplifting10.49-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.4033.33%
Public order31.97200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.48200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.48-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.900.00%
Shoplifting31.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Other theft10.99-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.49-96.43%
Burglary10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.25250.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Other theft20.99100.00%
Public order10.99-50.00%
Shoplifting10.49-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.85-27.27%
Shoplifting43.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.8657.14%
Anti-social behaviour25.42-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Public order20.99100.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.90133.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Public order10.990.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.42-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%
Shoplifting10.49-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.37166.67%
Vehicle crime43.95100.00%
Shoplifting31.97200.00%
Burglary21.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.42-40.00%
Public order31.480.00%
Vehicle crime21.48100.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Shoplifting10.99-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.38-64.29%
Shoplifting52.47-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.810.00%
Shoplifting76.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.450.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 202428
May 20248
April 202411
March 20247
February 20243
January 20248
December 20233
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 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 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
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 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232

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 5 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
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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA12 9SG 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. Dean Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Golborne Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Birley Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Mercer Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1