DAWN CLOSE, WA9 5JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 5JB

DAWN CLOSE, WA9 5JB, St. Helens has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.03 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5JB 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 5JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5JB, encompassing approximately 4233 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Public order: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

WA9 5JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Tasman Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Welwyn Close with total crimes: 3

DAWN CLOSE, WA9 5JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order108.0342.86%
Violence and sexual offences102.36-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.36150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.18-25.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.38-40.00%
Public order72.8375.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.65300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-50.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.5681.82%
Criminal damage and arson44.72100.00%
Public order40.94100.00%
Drugs20.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-80.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.85-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.60-28.57%
Burglary31.18200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Other theft20.47-50.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.69-15.00%
Drugs74.02250.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.6575.00%
Other theft41.65300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-50.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.0311.11%
Criminal damage and arson44.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.9433.33%
Drugs20.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-75.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.0320.00%
Shoplifting44.25-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.9433.33%
Public order30.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.710.00%
Burglary10.71-75.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.58-37.50%
Shoplifting73.54250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.65100.00%
Burglary41.42300.00%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Public order30.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.71-40.00%
Drugs30.71200.00%
Other crime30.710.00%
Other theft20.71-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.1684.62%
Anti-social behaviour55.67-28.57%
Other theft31.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.71-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.71-50.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Public order10.47-66.67%
Burglary10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences139.45-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour73.0775.00%
Vehicle crime61.65500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.420.00%
Public order31.18-25.00%
Other theft30.7150.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.49400.00%
Public order41.1833.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.94-20.00%
Other theft20.94-33.33%
Shoplifting20.47-71.43%
Drugs10.47-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.580.00%
Shoplifting74.490.00%
Drugs61.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.420.00%
Other theft31.180.00%
Public order30.710.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202412
June 202420
May 202411
April 202417
March 202420
February 202418
January 202415
December 202324
November 202313
October 202319
September 202319

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
September 20232

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Tasman Grove
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Welwyn Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Basildon Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Ayres Court
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kimberley Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Stevenage Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hatfield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Manley Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Radley Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Kempsey Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Peterlee Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Bargate Water
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hickling Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Drake Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Wood Vale
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Rollesby Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Close Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Denison Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Nutgrove Hall Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1