KIMBERLEY AVENUE, WA9 5SF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 5SF

KIMBERLEY AVENUE, WA9 5SF, St. Helens has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.62 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5SF 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 5SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5SF, encompassing approximately 4238 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WA9 5SF 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

KIMBERLEY AVENUE, WA9 5SF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.62-5.26%
Public order94.2580.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.12-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.94100.00%
Drugs20.940.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

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 offences198.2635.71%
Criminal damage and arson54.48150.00%
Public order51.18150.00%
Drugs21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-75.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.02-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.3033.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.890.00%
Other theft20.47-33.33%
Burglary20.470.00%
Drugs20.47-66.67%
Public order20.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In April 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 offences2010.15-16.67%
Drugs64.72200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.42100.00%
Other theft31.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-71.43%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.65-40.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences248.7341.18%
Anti-social behaviour55.6666.67%
Vehicle crime41.18100.00%
Public order30.940.00%
Other theft10.71-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.85-32.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.0175.00%
Other crime41.650.00%
Burglary40.94300.00%
Other theft30.9450.00%
Public order30.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.71-50.00%
Drugs30.71200.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.1531.58%
Anti-social behaviour65.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.42-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.94-50.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.09-20.83%
Vehicle crime64.48500.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.42-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.42100.00%
Public order31.42-25.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.62-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson75.66133.33%
Public order41.65-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.94-57.14%
Other theft20.71-33.33%
Drugs20.47-60.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.1340.00%
Drugs51.65400.00%
Public order51.18-44.44%
Other theft31.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.71-66.67%
Burglary10.710.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.98-16.13%
Criminal damage and arson96.1380.00%
Public order92.1228.57%
Anti-social behaviour52.12-16.67%
Other theft21.18-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.630.00%
Public order77.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.420.00%
Other theft31.180.00%
Other crime30.710.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20245
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235
August 20239
July 20237

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20247
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237
September 20233
August 20239
July 20235

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 5 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
August 20231

A total of 287 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202419
May 202414
April 202420
March 202424
February 202424
January 202417
December 202325
November 202319
October 202324
September 202326
August 202326
July 202331

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20248
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233
September 20237
August 20235
July 20236

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 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 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
October 20231
September 20231
July 20233

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 5SF 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. Hobart Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. Ayres Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 8. Basildon Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Stevenage Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 10. Elephant Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Radley Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Heathfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Kimberley Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Martham Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Poynter Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hatfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1