BUCKTHORN GARDENS, WA9 5UG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 5UG

BUCKTHORN GARDENS, WA9 5UG, St. Helens has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.09 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5UG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA9 postcode area, which has experienced 517 crimes and a crime rate of 9.86 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA9 5UG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5UG, encompassing approximately 1833 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WA9 5UG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Forrester Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Emily Street with total crimes: 2
  • Fountain Street with total crimes: 2

BUCKTHORN GARDENS, WA9 5UG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.0925.00%
Public order32.73200.00%
Vehicle crime21.64100.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-85.71%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.09250.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.82-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.180.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.00-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Other theft11.090.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.00300.00%
Drugs14.360.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.64-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.91-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.64200.00%
Public order21.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.36-50.00%
Public order12.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.36-66.67%
Burglary10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.36-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.18200.00%
Vehicle crime11.640.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.3625.00%
Other crime12.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.27100.00%
Drugs12.180.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Drugs11.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20248
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243

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

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Forrester Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Emily Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 3. Fountain Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sudbury Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Churchill Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Heatherleigh
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Aynsley Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1