PETERLEE CLOSE, WA9 5HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 5HB

PETERLEE CLOSE, WA9 5HB, St. Helens has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.34 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5HB 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 5HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5HB, encompassing approximately 3161 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WA9 5HB 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
  • Welwyn Close with total crimes: 5

PETERLEE CLOSE, WA9 5HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.34-28.57%
Public order64.7420.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.90-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.27300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.27100.00%
Drugs21.270.00%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.64150.00%
Public order51.58150.00%
Drugs21.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-66.67%
Other theft10.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.81-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.900.00%
Other theft20.63-33.33%
Burglary20.630.00%
Drugs20.63-66.67%
Public order20.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%

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 offences2013.600.00%
Drugs66.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.90100.00%
Other theft31.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-66.67%
Burglary20.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.76-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson66.33500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.900.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.4931.25%
Vehicle crime46.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.95-85.71%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.97-36.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.0675.00%
Burglary42.21300.00%
Public order31.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Other crime20.630.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.6525.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.91-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.27-33.33%
Other theft21.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-71.43%
Robbery10.630.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.875.26%
Vehicle crime76.33250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.21-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.9066.67%
Public order31.580.00%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.02-20.83%
Criminal damage and arson76.01133.33%
Public order32.21-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95-50.00%
Drugs20.95-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Other theft10.63-66.67%
Burglary10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.139.09%
Drugs77.59600.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.2120.00%
Public order41.90-42.86%
Other theft31.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95-66.67%
Other crime10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

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 offences2214.87-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson96.96200.00%
Public order72.8540.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.21-16.67%
Other theft21.580.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Drugs10.32-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.860.00%
Public order51.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.580.00%
Drugs30.950.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
March 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234
August 20237
July 20235

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237
September 20233
August 20239
July 20233

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20237
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 4 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
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202421
May 202414
April 202420
March 202420
February 202421
January 202416
December 202325
November 202320
October 202319
September 202324
August 202322
July 202328

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232
July 20232

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
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 5HB 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. Welwyn Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Ayres Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. Basildon Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Stevenage Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 9. Heathfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kimberley Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Poynter Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hatfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1