STEVENAGE CLOSE, WA9 5HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 5HJ

STEVENAGE CLOSE, WA9 5HJ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.55 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5HJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA9 postcode area, which has experienced 517 crimes and a crime rate of 9.86 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA9 5HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5HJ, encompassing approximately 3426 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (81.82% increase)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

WA9 5HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hatfield Close with total crimes: 7
  • Tasman Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Queensland Avenue with total crimes: 3

STEVENAGE CLOSE, WA9 5HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences2012.5581.82%
Drugs65.840.00%
Public order51.75-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.46-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-33.33%
Robbery10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.51-35.29%
Public order93.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.6375.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.04-40.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Burglary20.58100.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.26-10.53%
Public order64.9620.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.75150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.46-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.170.00%
Drugs21.170.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.2246.15%
Criminal damage and arson55.55150.00%
Public order51.46150.00%
Drugs21.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-71.43%
Other theft10.58-50.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.63-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour73.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.040.00%
Other theft20.58-50.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Drugs20.58-66.67%
Public order20.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.55-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour75.5540.00%
Drugs62.04200.00%
Other theft41.75300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17-71.43%
Burglary20.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.3810.53%
Criminal damage and arson76.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0466.67%
Drugs21.460.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.29-75.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.0546.15%
Shoplifting45.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.170.00%
Other theft10.88-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.7975.00%
Shoplifting62.04200.00%
Burglary41.75300.00%
Public order31.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.88-40.00%
Drugs30.88200.00%
Other crime30.880.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.1352.94%
Anti-social behaviour57.59-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.46-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.17-50.00%
Other theft20.88-33.33%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.43-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour74.9675.00%
Vehicle crime62.04500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.75-28.57%
Public order31.46-25.00%
Other theft30.8850.00%
Burglary20.88100.00%
Drugs20.58100.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.420.00%
Public order42.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.170.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
March 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202411
July 202417
June 202419
May 202413
April 202419
March 202421
February 202419
January 202413
December 202326
November 202317
October 202322

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20247
April 20247
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20247
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
May 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hatfield Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
  • 2. Tasman Grove
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Queensland Avenue
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hempstead Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Heigham Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Stevenage Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Darwin Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Harlow Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Coral Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Welwyn Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Ayres Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Perth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Freemantle Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Peterlee Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Wood Vale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Elton Head Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Martham Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Poynter Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Clare Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Denison Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Elephant Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1