HEMPSTEAD CLOSE, WA9 5EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 5EZ

HEMPSTEAD CLOSE, WA9 5EZ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.10 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5EZ 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 5EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5EZ, encompassing approximately 2856 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA9 5EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hempstead Close with total crimes: 9
  • Harlow Close with total crimes: 4
  • Freemantle Avenue with total crimes: 3

HEMPSTEAD CLOSE, WA9 5EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.10-35.71%
Vehicle crime43.15300.00%
Public order31.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-50.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.807.69%
Criminal damage and arson44.90100.00%
Public order31.4050.00%
Drugs21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-60.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.10-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour54.5525.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.750.00%
Drugs20.70-66.67%
Public order20.700.00%
Burglary10.70-50.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.305.56%
Drugs66.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.1033.33%
Other theft21.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-66.67%
Burglary20.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.20-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson66.30500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.10200.00%
Drugs21.050.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.7526.67%
Vehicle crime36.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-83.33%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.95-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson65.25200.00%
Public order32.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.05-25.00%
Burglary31.050.00%
Drugs21.05100.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.2010.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.700.00%
Other theft21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-60.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.0011.11%
Criminal damage and arson57.00-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.75150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7533.33%
Public order21.400.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.25-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.30133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.45-50.00%
Public order21.05-50.00%
Drugs20.70-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Other theft10.70-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.159.09%
Anti-social behaviour68.4020.00%
Drugs52.10400.00%
Public order41.75-42.86%
Other theft31.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.05-66.67%
Other crime11.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.45-18.52%
Criminal damage and arson97.70200.00%
Public order73.1540.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.45-16.67%
Other theft21.750.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Drugs10.35-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.450.00%
Public order52.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.750.00%
Drugs31.050.00%
Other crime21.050.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20243
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234
August 20237
July 20235

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20237
September 20233
August 20239
July 20233

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235
August 20231
July 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 240 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.46 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202414
May 202413
April 202419
March 202418
February 202419
January 202415
December 202322
November 202320
October 202318
September 202324
August 202322
July 202327

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20235
October 20232
July 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236
August 20235
July 20236

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
September 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 5EZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hempstead Close
    Total9
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Harlow Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Freemantle Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Ayres Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Basildon Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Stevenage Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. Heathfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kimberley Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Poynter Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hatfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1