RECREATION DRIVE, WN5 7LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN5 7LY

RECREATION DRIVE, WN5 7LY, St. Helens has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.98 per 1,000 population. This WN5 7LY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WN5 postcode area, which has experienced 30 crimes and a crime rate of 0.67 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WN5 7LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN5 7LY, encompassing approximately 2149 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WN5 7LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fair View with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Mitchell Road with total crimes: 1

RECREATION DRIVE, WN5 7LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.98125.00%
Burglary14.190.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.65-50.00%
Public order21.86100.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Drugs10.47-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.58700.00%
Drugs23.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.93-66.67%
Public order10.470.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.260.00%
Other theft31.40200.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.40-87.50%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.44-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour33.72200.00%
Other crime21.400.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.98200.00%
Public order24.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences23.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93100.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.650.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.33100.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.6533.33%
Public order21.860.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.860.00%
Drugs11.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20248
June 20241
May 20248
April 20249
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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
January 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WN5 7LY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fair View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Mitchell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Aughton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brookside Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tatlock Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. School Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sefton Fold Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Crookhurst Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Ross Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Ravenswood Brow
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Claremont Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. London Fields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1