WOOLACOMBE AVENUE, WA9 4NQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 4NQ

WOOLACOMBE AVENUE, WA9 4NQ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.04 per 1,000 population. This WA9 4NQ 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 4NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 4NQ, encompassing approximately 3407 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)

WA9 4NQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Churchfields with total crimes: 4
  • Ash Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Woodcroft Way with total crimes: 3

WOOLACOMBE AVENUE, WA9 4NQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.0411.11%
Public order42.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.17-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson41.170.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Shoplifting10.29-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.10120.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.23125.00%
Vehicle crime32.640.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Public order20.59100.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.52150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.47-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Public order10.59-66.67%

In April 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 offences94.99-35.71%
Public order32.6450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88100.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Other crime10.59-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.16100.00%
Other crime24.110.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.23-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.4671.43%
Drugs53.52400.00%
Public order31.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.87-41.67%
Burglary42.050.00%
Public order31.1750.00%
Other crime20.88100.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.75-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.52200.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.0433.33%
Burglary24.700.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Public order20.59-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.9220.00%
Public order53.5266.67%
Drugs21.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.28-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.9333.33%
Public order31.1750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.340.00%
Drugs44.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.170.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20249
May 20244
April 20249
March 202414
February 20247
January 202412
December 20237
November 202312
October 202316
September 202312
August 202310
July 202314

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202411
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232
July 20234

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Churchfields
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Ash Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Woodcroft Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Appledore Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Hazelfield Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Heathland Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Prenton Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Ilfracombe Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Porlock Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Moorwood Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Willows
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Harvest Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1