WHINCHAT AVENUE, WA12 9XF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA12 9XF

WHINCHAT AVENUE, WA12 9XF, St. Helens has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.55 per 1,000 population. This WA12 9XF 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 9XF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA12 9XF, encompassing approximately 3961 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WA12 9XF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hope Street with total crimes: 3
  • Rydal Street with total crimes: 3
  • Houghton Street with total crimes: 2

WHINCHAT AVENUE, WA12 9XF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences75.5516.67%
Public order31.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7650.00%
Drugs30.76200.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50100.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.290.00%
Vehicle crime31.51200.00%
Other crime20.76100.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-50.00%
Drugs10.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.06-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.51150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.26-20.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.81-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.2725.00%
Public order31.26-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-50.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Shoplifting10.50-50.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.59150.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.0533.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.01100.00%
Public order41.01-42.86%
Drugs21.010.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.05-11.11%
Public order72.02250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76100.00%

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 offences94.0450.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.270.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.55-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.510.00%
Vehicle crime31.26200.00%
Other theft30.76200.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Drugs10.50-66.67%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.3315.38%
Criminal damage and arson53.7925.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.260.00%
Drugs31.0150.00%
Public order20.76-71.43%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-80.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.108.33%
Public order73.2816.67%
Vehicle crime51.77400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.01300.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Other theft20.50-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.3271.43%
Public order63.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.51-20.00%
Other theft31.0150.00%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.260.00%
Public order31.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20246
June 20249
May 202420
April 20248
March 20249
February 20246
January 202415
December 202313
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hope Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Rydal Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Houghton Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 4. Glover Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Linnet Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Water Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Crow House Farm Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Sycamore Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Acorn Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Greenfields Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Pipit Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Latham Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Dean Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1