MAYFIELD AVENUE, WA9 5EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 5EJ

MAYFIELD AVENUE, WA9 5EJ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.27 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5EJ 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 5EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5EJ, encompassing approximately 3089 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA9 5EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hempstead Close with total crimes: 9
  • Close Street with total crimes: 8
  • Elmfield Close with total crimes: 5

MAYFIELD AVENUE, WA9 5EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.2716.67%
Public order94.5350.00%
Vehicle crime42.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-25.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Drugs20.65100.00%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.09-7.69%
Public order63.88500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.9433.33%
Drugs11.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-85.71%
Other theft10.32-66.67%

In May 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 offences139.71-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.21133.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.2750.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Drugs20.97-66.67%
Burglary10.65-50.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.95-4.76%
Drugs66.47200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.94200.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-50.00%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.7116.67%
Criminal damage and arson46.800.00%
Drugs21.290.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-75.00%
Public order10.32-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.7450.00%
Public order45.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2933.33%
Vehicle crime11.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.36-47.83%
Criminal damage and arson73.88250.00%
Public order42.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.29-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.6891.67%
Anti-social behaviour57.44400.00%
Other theft21.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-60.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.06-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson53.88-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.620.00%
Public order20.97-50.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.62-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson67.12100.00%
Public order41.9433.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.29-60.00%
Other theft20.65-33.33%
Drugs20.65-50.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.57-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour57.4425.00%
Drugs41.62300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.290.00%
Other theft30.9750.00%
Public order30.97-72.73%
Burglary10.970.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.51-7.14%
Public order118.4283.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.29-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.97100.00%
Other theft20.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2819.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour89.060.00%
Public order62.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.940.00%
Other theft31.620.00%
Other crime30.970.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Robbery20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20247
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235
August 20234
July 20238

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233
August 202311
July 20236

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.77 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202412
May 202413
April 202420
March 202421
February 202418
January 202412
December 202323
November 202312
October 202322
September 202323
August 202326
July 202328

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20232
July 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
July 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Hempstead Close
    Total9
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Close Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Elmfield Close
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Harlow Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Freemantle Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Hobart Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. Melbourne Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Ayres Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 9. Elephant Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Radley Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Heathfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kimberley Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Hatfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1