CANBERRA AVENUE, WA9 5RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 5RS

CANBERRA AVENUE, WA9 5RS, St. Helens has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.20 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5RS 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 5RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5RS, encompassing approximately 3234 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WA9 5RS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Close Street with total crimes: 8
  • Elmfield Close with total crimes: 5
  • Harlow Close with total crimes: 4

CANBERRA AVENUE, WA9 5RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences1110.20-8.33%
Public order93.4050.00%
Burglary32.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.429.09%
Public order63.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.850.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.35-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour63.40200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8550.00%
Other theft30.930.00%
Public order20.93100.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%
Drugs10.31-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.440.00%
Drugs55.56150.00%
Other theft31.550.00%
Shoplifting20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-50.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.6612.50%
Criminal damage and arson45.560.00%
Drugs21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-60.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Public order10.31-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.7360.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.9525.00%
Public order41.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.51-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson73.09250.00%
Public order42.16300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.24-20.00%
Shoplifting21.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.66112.50%
Anti-social behaviour55.26400.00%
Other theft21.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-60.00%
Public order10.62-66.67%
Drugs10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.42-57.89%
Criminal damage and arson52.4766.67%
Public order31.55-25.00%
Other theft20.93-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.82-17.39%
Public order45.870.00%
Other theft31.24-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.294.55%
Other theft47.11100.00%
Public order41.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.24-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-33.33%
Drugs20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

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 offences2213.29-8.33%
Public order86.8060.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.24-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.93100.00%
Other theft20.62-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Burglary10.31-75.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.420.00%
Public order52.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.550.00%
Burglary41.240.00%
Other theft31.240.00%
Other crime30.930.00%
Robbery20.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20233
July 20238

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234
August 20238
July 20235

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202412
May 202411
April 202418
March 202418
February 202416
January 202410
December 202317
November 20238
October 202319
September 202323
August 202322
July 202324

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
September 20231
July 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
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 5RS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Close Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Elmfield Close
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Harlow Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Freemantle Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Hobart Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Melbourne Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Ayres Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 8. Elephant Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Carnarvon Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Radley Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Heathfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Kimberley Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1