ALFORD AVENUE, WA9 4DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 4DG

ALFORD AVENUE, WA9 4DG, St. Helens has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.79 per 1,000 population. This WA9 4DG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA9 postcode area, which has experienced 547 crimes and a crime rate of 10.44 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA9 4DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 4DG, encompassing approximately 2388 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

WA9 4DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ley Close with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Cannon Street with total crimes: 3

ALFORD AVENUE, WA9 4DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.79250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.9333.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.67-57.14%
Public order31.26200.00%
Other crime11.260.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.70-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson32.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.26-86.67%
Vehicle crime20.84100.00%
Robbery10.840.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1515.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences116.2837.50%
Criminal damage and arson34.61-40.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Shoplifting20.840.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.86-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.3566.67%
Other crime12.09-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.14200.00%
Other crime36.280.00%
Drugs31.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.260.00%
Burglary21.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.35-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour12.090.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.610.00%
Shoplifting31.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.260.00%
Public order10.42-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.05-8.33%
Burglary54.610.00%
Public order52.09400.00%
Vehicle crime22.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.709.09%
Anti-social behaviour25.02-60.00%
Public order10.84-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.05-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour54.6125.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.09-25.00%
Public order21.26-60.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Other theft10.840.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.5627.27%
Public order55.86400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.09300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.67-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.67200.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences1110.47120.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.61500.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.51-50.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
January 20244
October 20233
September 20234
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20242
May 202415
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234
August 20236
July 20231

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20247
May 202411
April 20248
March 202415
February 20245
January 202411
December 202311
November 202312
October 202311
September 202314
August 202311
July 20235

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
August 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20243
August 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
August 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
December 20235
October 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Ley Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Cannon Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hazelfield Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Spinney Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Prenton Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. The Willows
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Greenwood Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Harvest Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Hammersley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parkside Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1