PRENTON AVENUE, WA9 4JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 4JS

PRENTON AVENUE, WA9 4JS, St. Helens has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.91 per 1,000 population. This WA9 4JS 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 4JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 4JS, encompassing approximately 3275 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

WA9 4JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leopold Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Pasture Close with total crimes: 5
  • Harvest Way with total crimes: 4

PRENTON AVENUE, WA9 4JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.910.00%
Drugs82.750.00%
Public order62.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.220.00%
Vehicle crime31.220.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.02-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.75-55.56%
Public order31.22-57.14%
Shoplifting20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-71.43%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.13-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour94.5828.57%
Public order72.75250.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.14133.33%
Shoplifting22.140.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.9130.77%
Anti-social behaviour75.19-61.11%
Vehicle crime32.14200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.92-25.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1813.431700.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.97-20.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.63-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson53.9725.00%
Drugs31.530.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-50.00%
Other crime10.31-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.3050.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.50100.00%
Other crime31.220.00%
Drugs30.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.19-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson23.66-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.61100.00%
Drugs10.61-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.6018.75%
Drugs55.800.00%
Public order41.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.220.00%
Shoplifting30.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
Burglary10.31-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.99-11.11%
Public order64.88100.00%
Burglary61.830.00%
Vehicle crime31.830.00%
Other crime30.92200.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.55-5.26%
Public order35.50-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-40.00%
Shoplifting20.920.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.99-24.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.80-16.67%
Public order41.53-50.00%
Burglary31.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-50.00%
Drugs10.61-66.67%
Other crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.570.00%
Public order87.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.830.00%
Drugs31.220.00%
Vehicle crime30.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
September 20233

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 202415
June 202417
May 202413
April 202413
March 202418
February 202412
January 202419
December 202316
November 202318
October 202319
September 202325

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20249
June 20247
May 202418
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20236
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Leopold Grove
    Total6
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Pasture Close
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Harvest Way
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Littlecote Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Spinney Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Burnage Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bracken Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Farriers Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Appledore Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Hazelfield Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Moorwood Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Moreton Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Churchfields
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Ash Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Woodcroft Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Millersdale
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Wheatland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Pollitt Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. B5419
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1