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

Overview of Crime in WA9 5RY

CANBERRA AVENUE, WA9 5RY, St. Helens has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.85 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5RY 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 5RY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5RY, encompassing approximately 3951 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA9 5RY area, explore the WA9 5RY Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WA9 5RY area, visit the WA9 5RY House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WA9 5RY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elmfield Close with total crimes: 3
  • Parliament Street with total crimes: 3
  • Tasman Grove with total crimes: 3

CANBERRA AVENUE, WA9 5RY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.85-6.67%
Public order53.54-44.44%
Other theft41.27300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0150.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.870.00%
Public order93.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.280.00%
Burglary31.01200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In June 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 offences157.090.00%
Public order63.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.5233.33%
Burglary11.010.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.10-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour63.80200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5250.00%
Other theft30.760.00%
Public order30.76200.00%
Burglary10.76-66.67%
Drugs10.25-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.12-13.64%
Drugs64.81100.00%
Other theft31.520.00%
Burglary30.76200.00%
Shoplifting20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-50.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.3515.79%
Criminal damage and arson45.570.00%
Drugs31.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-60.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.8558.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.8125.00%
Public order41.270.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.04250.00%
Public order41.77300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.01-20.00%
Other theft21.01-33.33%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

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 offences249.11140.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.07400.00%
Other theft31.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-60.00%
Public order10.51-66.67%
Drugs10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.09-56.52%
Criminal damage and arson52.530.00%
Vehicle crime41.270.00%
Public order31.01-40.00%
Other theft20.76-33.33%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.884.55%
Public order55.8225.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2766.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.270.00%
Other theft30.76-40.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Other crime10.51-66.67%
Drugs10.25-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.150.00%
Other theft55.570.00%
Public order41.270.00%
Drugs41.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.760.00%
Other crime30.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202415
June 202415
May 202415
April 202419
March 202422
February 202419
January 202412
December 202324
November 202310
October 202323
September 202322

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20249
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 4 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
September 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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 5RY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Elmfield Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parliament Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Tasman Grove
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Timor Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Carnarvon Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 6. Ayres Court
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kimberley Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Hatfield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Manley Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Elm Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Canberra Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Radley Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Kempsey Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mayfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Freemantle Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Harlow Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Close Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Denison Grove
    Total1
    Public order1