BASILDON CLOSE, WA9 5HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 5HN

BASILDON CLOSE, WA9 5HN, St. Helens has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.54 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5HN 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 5HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5HN, encompassing approximately 3638 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

WA9 5HN 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

BASILDON CLOSE, WA9 5HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences1711.54-10.53%
Public order64.6720.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.65150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.37-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.100.00%
Drugs21.100.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

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 offences199.6246.15%
Criminal damage and arson55.22150.00%
Public order51.37150.00%
Drugs21.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-71.43%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%

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 offences139.34-38.10%
Anti-social behaviour73.57-12.50%
Burglary31.9250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Other theft20.55-50.00%
Drugs20.55-66.67%
Public order20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.7760.00%
Drugs62.20200.00%
Other theft41.65300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-71.43%
Burglary20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

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 offences2110.7210.53%
Criminal damage and arson75.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.9266.67%
Drugs21.370.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-75.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

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 offences198.5226.67%
Shoplifting45.22-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.100.00%
Other theft10.82-50.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.74-42.31%
Criminal damage and arson84.12100.00%
Shoplifting72.20250.00%
Burglary41.92300.00%
Public order31.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.82-40.00%
Drugs30.82200.00%
Other crime30.820.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-33.33%

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 offences2612.3752.94%
Anti-social behaviour57.15-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.37-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.10-50.00%
Other theft20.82-33.33%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%

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 offences1712.64-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour74.6775.00%
Vehicle crime61.92500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.65-28.57%
Public order31.37-25.00%
Other theft30.8250.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.32133.33%
Public order41.92-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.10-42.86%
Other theft21.10-33.33%
Shoplifting20.55-71.43%
Drugs10.55-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.494.55%
Drugs76.32250.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.9240.00%
Shoplifting71.92133.33%
Public order51.92-37.50%
Other theft31.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-62.50%
Other crime20.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.02-21.43%
Public order86.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.20300.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.20-28.57%
Shoplifting31.37-25.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.760.00%
Public order87.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.200.00%
Shoplifting41.920.00%
Vehicle crime41.100.00%
Other crime21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
March 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235
August 20238
July 20238

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20247
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237
September 20233
August 20238
July 20232

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 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 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20237
August 20232
July 20231

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 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231
September 20231
July 20234

A total of 264 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.31 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202419
May 202413
April 202421
March 202421
February 202419
January 202415
December 202326
November 202317
October 202323
September 202323
August 202322
July 202328

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20247
April 20248
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234
September 20237
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20247
December 20232
October 20232
September 20237
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
July 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
September 20232
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 5HN 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. Elephant Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Kimberley Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Martham Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Poynter Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hatfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1