HEIGHAM GARDENS, WA9 5WB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 5WB

HEIGHAM GARDENS, WA9 5WB, St. Helens has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.95 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5WB 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 5WB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5WB, encompassing approximately 4149 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

WA9 5WB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hatfield Close with total crimes: 7
  • Tasman Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Queensland Avenue with total crimes: 3

HEIGHAM GARDENS, WA9 5WB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.95114.29%
Drugs63.620.00%
Public order51.45-44.44%
Vehicle crime31.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-60.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order96.9950.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.17-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.69150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.21-25.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In July 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 offences125.78-29.41%
Public order62.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.27112.50%
Criminal damage and arson44.10300.00%
Public order40.96300.00%
Drugs10.960.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.30-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour41.93-33.33%
Other theft20.960.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-66.67%

In April 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 offences116.27-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour62.6550.00%
Drugs31.45200.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-75.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.03-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.9633.33%
Burglary10.960.00%
Shoplifting10.24-75.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.4750.00%
Shoplifting43.62-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.9633.33%
Public order30.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7250.00%
Burglary10.72-66.67%
Other theft10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.92-37.50%
Shoplifting72.41250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6933.33%
Vehicle crime30.960.00%
Burglary30.72200.00%
Other crime30.720.00%
Public order20.72100.00%
Drugs20.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-50.00%
Other theft10.48-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.1933.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.86-42.86%
Other theft30.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7250.00%
Vehicle crime30.72-40.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Public order10.48-66.67%
Burglary10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.19-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.8975.00%
Vehicle crime51.690.00%
Public order31.21-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.470.00%
Public order43.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.960.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
July 202412
June 202417
May 20248
April 202411
March 202413
February 202415
January 202410
December 202316
November 202312
October 202316

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20247
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hatfield Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
  • 2. Tasman Grove
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Queensland Avenue
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Heigham Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Stevenage Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Darwin Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Welwyn Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Wood Vale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Elton Head Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Martham Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Poynter Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Clare Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Denison Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Elephant Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Norton Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1