DRAKE GARDENS, WA9 5BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 5BJ

DRAKE GARDENS, WA9 5BJ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.42 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5BJ 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 5BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5BJ, encompassing approximately 3270 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA9 5BJ area, explore the WA9 5BJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA9 5BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Welwyn Close with total crimes: 3
  • Basildon Close with total crimes: 3

DRAKE GARDENS, WA9 5BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.42-40.00%
Public order41.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.220.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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 offences105.81-16.67%
Public order43.06300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.28140.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.670.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.53-57.14%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.20133.33%
Violence and sexual offences52.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.53-50.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.97-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour31.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Shoplifting10.61-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.5028.57%
Shoplifting42.75-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.64250.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.140.00%
Other crime32.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.92-33.33%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-33.33%
Drugs10.610.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences75.20-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.1450.00%
Vehicle crime30.9250.00%
Shoplifting20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-75.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences108.25100.00%
Public order43.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.22300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.67-54.55%
Shoplifting21.53-71.43%
Public order20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-66.67%
Other theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.870.00%
Shoplifting73.360.00%
Drugs42.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.220.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202410
June 202412
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20249
January 20247
December 20237
November 202310
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20247
December 20232
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA9 5BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Welwyn Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Basildon Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Brompton Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bargate Water
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hickling Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Drake Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Wood Vale
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Farringdon Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Rollesby Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Close Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Nutgrove Hall Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Thornaby Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1