SOMMERSBY AVENUE, WA9 4AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 4AZ

SOMMERSBY AVENUE, WA9 4AZ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.53 per 1,000 population. This WA9 4AZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA9 postcode area, which has experienced 517 crimes and a crime rate of 9.86 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA9 4AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 4AZ, encompassing approximately 1990 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA9 4AZ area, explore the WA9 4AZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA9 4AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orville Street with total crimes: 3
  • Joseph Street with total crimes: 1
  • Griffin Street with total crimes: 1

SOMMERSBY AVENUE, WA9 4AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.53-33.33%
Drugs32.01-40.00%
Burglary21.510.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.04-14.29%
Drugs53.01-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.51100.00%
Public order12.01-50.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In July 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs1013.57900.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.02-36.36%
Other theft23.52100.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00100.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.5522.22%
Criminal damage and arson35.5350.00%
Public order21.51-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Drugs10.50-50.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.5528.57%
Public order34.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51-50.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Burglary11.00-50.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.05250.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.52300.00%
Burglary22.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Other theft10.50-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.02200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.51-70.00%
Drugs11.510.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.0442.86%
Criminal damage and arson25.020.00%
Other theft11.00-66.67%
Drugs10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.0475.00%
Other theft33.52200.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-33.33%
Other crime11.00-50.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.04-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0150.00%
Public order21.51100.00%
Drugs21.00-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Other theft11.00-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.540.00%
Drugs32.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.510.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Public order11.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20247
June 202411
May 20249
April 20247
March 20242
February 20243
January 202410
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 202410
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA9 4AZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Orville Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Joseph Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Griffin Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Penlake Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Francis Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Belvedere Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. B5204
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Olive Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Shard Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Bunkhorn Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1