ELEPHANT LANE, WA9 5EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 5EL

ELEPHANT LANE, WA9 5EL, St. Helens has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.27 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5EL 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 5EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5EL, encompassing approximately 4532 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA9 5EL 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

ELEPHANT LANE, WA9 5EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.2742.86%
Public order74.4140.00%
Drugs61.540.00%
Vehicle crime31.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-75.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-80.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.50-12.50%
Other theft53.09400.00%
Public order51.10-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8833.33%
Other crime20.88100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.38-11.11%
Public order93.5350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.99-25.00%
Burglary30.66200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.8420.00%
Public order63.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3233.33%
Burglary10.880.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.72-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour73.31133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.5450.00%
Other theft30.660.00%
Public order30.66200.00%
Burglary10.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.83-5.00%
Drugs64.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.320.00%
Other theft30.660.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-33.33%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.84-20.00%
Drugs34.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.66-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Public order10.22-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.1647.06%
Anti-social behaviour55.5225.00%
Public order41.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Other theft10.44-66.67%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.93-34.62%
Criminal damage and arson63.75100.00%
Public order41.32300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.88-20.00%
Other crime30.880.00%
Other theft30.660.00%
Burglary30.660.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.8362.50%
Anti-social behaviour55.74150.00%
Other theft31.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.660.00%
Public order10.66-75.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-75.00%

In November 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 offences167.72-20.00%
Public order43.53-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.880.00%
Other theft30.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-50.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.05-28.57%
Public order54.4125.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.10-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.88100.00%
Other theft30.88-40.00%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Other crime10.44-75.00%
Drugs10.22-75.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.180.00%
Other theft51.100.00%
Public order41.100.00%
Other crime40.880.00%
Drugs40.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 254 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202414
July 202416
June 202418
May 202415
April 202419
March 202420
February 202425
January 202417
December 202326
November 202316
October 202320
September 202328

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20249
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
January 20243
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA9 5EL 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. Timor Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Adelaide Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Darwin Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Coral Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fernlea Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Canberra Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Carnarvon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ayres Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mayfield Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Perth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Freemantle Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Martham Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Poynter Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Clare Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Denison Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Elephant Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Norton Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1