LEACH LANE, WA9 4PD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 4PD

LEACH LANE, WA9 4PD, St. Helens has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.26 per 1,000 population. This WA9 4PD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA9 postcode area, which has experienced 537 crimes and a crime rate of 10.25 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA9 4PD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 4PD, encompassing approximately 3418 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WA9 4PD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moorwood Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Dunster Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

LEACH LANE, WA9 4PD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences95.26-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.630.00%
Shoplifting20.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-50.00%
Public order10.58-75.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.60-7.69%
Public order43.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.17-57.14%
Other crime10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.77333.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.80-12.50%
Vehicle crime32.050.00%
Public order20.88100.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour83.80166.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.34-62.50%
Public order10.88-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.97-50.00%
Public order42.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.17200.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.85100.00%
Other crime24.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.51-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour22.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.68-10.00%
Drugs22.630.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.430.00%
Burglary42.920.00%
Drugs21.170.00%
Public order20.58100.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.8525.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.9250.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.26-52.94%
Public order32.340.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88100.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.430.00%
Other theft14.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20247
May 20248
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202412
June 202413
May 20243
April 20248
March 202416
February 20248
January 20249
December 202310
November 202310
October 20238
September 202317

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Moorwood Crescent
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Dunster Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. The Willows
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Rye Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fishwick Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Old Mill Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Woodcroft Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1