Total Crime Rate
27.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Petunia Close area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 117 local areas in Bold & Lea Green , and the 133rd lowest crime rate of 606 local areas in St. Helens .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Petunia Close (WA9 4ZU) in the last 12 months was 27.0 per 1,000 residents and was 79.0% lower than the Bold & Lea Green average (128.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Petunia Close (WA9 4ZU), the main crime hotspot is near Camellia Gardens. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bold & Lea Green| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Pastures | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Evergreen Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Evergreen Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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