LEASIDE, WA9 5GG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 5GG

LEASIDE, WA9 5GG, St. Helens has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.55 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5GG 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 5GG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5GG, encompassing approximately 1107 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA9 5GG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Welwyn Close with total crimes: 3
  • Brompton Close with total crimes: 2

LEASIDE, WA9 5GG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.5533.33%
Public order33.61-25.00%
Shoplifting22.710.00%
Burglary21.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.81-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order410.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.61-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.710.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.52-20.00%
Other theft13.610.00%

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 offences510.8425.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.52-40.00%
Drugs12.71-50.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Shoplifting10.900.00%
Burglary10.900.00%

In April 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 behaviour512.6466.67%
Violence and sexual offences44.5233.33%
Drugs23.610.00%
Other theft11.810.00%
Shoplifting10.900.00%
Other crime10.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.13200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.7150.00%
Shoplifting12.71-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Other theft10.900.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48.13-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences23.61100.00%
Vehicle crime21.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.810.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting715.35133.33%
Bicycle theft26.320.00%
Burglary21.81100.00%
Drugs21.81100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.90-50.00%
Other crime10.900.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting39.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.71-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.81100.00%
Burglary11.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.90-50.00%
Drugs10.900.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour513.5566.67%
Violence and sexual offences44.52100.00%
Public order23.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.810.00%
Other theft11.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.13200.00%
Shoplifting22.71-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences21.81-66.67%
Public order11.810.00%
Other theft10.900.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting716.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.320.00%
Drugs25.420.00%
Bicycle theft11.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20247
December 20233
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA9 5GG 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. Brompton Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stevenage Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Trentham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Senley Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Wood Vale
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Farringdon Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1