PERTH AVENUE, WA9 5SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 5SJ

PERTH AVENUE, WA9 5SJ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.58 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5SJ 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 5SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5SJ, encompassing approximately 3799 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA9 5SJ 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
  • Elmfield Close with total crimes: 5

PERTH AVENUE, WA9 5SJ 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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.580.00%
Public order94.4750.00%
Vehicle crime42.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79-40.00%
Burglary20.79100.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Other theft20.53100.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In June 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 offences178.9521.43%
Public order64.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5866.67%
Drugs21.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-75.00%
Other theft10.53-66.67%
Burglary10.260.00%

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 offences148.95-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.1150.00%
Other theft30.790.00%
Drugs20.79-71.43%
Public order20.53100.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.32-16.00%
Drugs75.53250.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.8433.33%
Other theft31.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-60.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.004.17%
Criminal damage and arson56.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.32-25.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Public order10.26-75.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.2141.18%
Public order46.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.0533.33%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Other theft10.53-66.67%

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 offences1711.58-43.33%
Criminal damage and arson74.47133.33%
Public order41.840.00%
Other crime31.050.00%
Other theft30.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.79-40.00%
Burglary30.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.90150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.32-40.00%
Other theft20.79-33.33%
Robbery10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.06-16.67%
Vehicle crime55.26400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.32-28.57%
Other theft31.3250.00%
Public order30.79-25.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

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 offences2411.58-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson76.3275.00%
Public order41.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-66.67%
Other theft20.53-33.33%
Drugs20.53-50.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.21-3.45%
Anti-social behaviour67.3720.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.58-50.00%
Drugs41.05300.00%
Public order41.05-63.64%
Other theft31.0550.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.79-3.33%
Public order117.6357.14%
Criminal damage and arson82.9060.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.11-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.32100.00%
Other theft20.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.900.00%
Public order72.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.840.00%
Other theft31.320.00%
Other crime30.790.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20248
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20236
August 20235
July 202310

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234
August 202311
July 20237

A total of 296 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.77 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202417
May 202414
April 202421
March 202425
February 202424
January 202417
December 202330
November 202320
October 202324
September 202328
August 202329
July 202330

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20243
October 20231
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237
September 20234
August 20238
July 20235

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20247
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20235
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

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 5SJ 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. Elmfield Close
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Melbourne Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Ayres Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 9. Basildon Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Poynter Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hatfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1