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

Overview of Crime in WA9 5HF

ELEPHANT LANE, WA9 5HF, St. Helens has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.66 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5HF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA9 postcode area, which has experienced 537 crimes and a crime rate of 10.25 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA9 5HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5HF, encompassing approximately 3520 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA9 5HF area, explore the WA9 5HF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WA9 5HF area, visit the WA9 5HF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

WA9 5HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hempstead Close with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Tasman Grove with total crimes: 3

ELEPHANT LANE, WA9 5HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.66-35.29%
Public order93.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.5675.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.99-40.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.93-15.00%
Public order64.8320.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.70150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.42-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.140.00%
Drugs21.140.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.2353.85%
Criminal damage and arson55.68150.00%
Public order51.42150.00%
Drugs21.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-71.43%
Other theft10.57-50.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.37-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour73.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.990.00%
Other theft20.57-50.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Drugs20.57-71.43%
Public order20.570.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.50-5.00%
Drugs75.40250.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.9975.00%
Other theft41.99300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14-71.43%
Burglary20.570.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.9933.33%
Drugs21.140.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-75.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.0942.86%
Shoplifting45.68-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.140.00%
Other theft10.85-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.35-44.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.9875.00%
Shoplifting61.99200.00%
Burglary41.70300.00%
Public order31.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85-40.00%
Drugs30.85200.00%
Other crime30.850.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-33.33%

In December 2023, 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 offences2512.5047.06%
Anti-social behaviour57.10-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.420.00%
Vehicle crime31.14-50.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.50-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour74.8375.00%
Vehicle crime61.99500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.70-42.86%
Public order31.140.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Drugs20.57100.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.2110.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.25133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.99-42.86%
Public order31.14-40.00%
Other theft20.85-33.33%
Shoplifting20.57-71.43%
Drugs10.57-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.680.00%
Shoplifting71.990.00%
Drugs61.990.00%
Public order51.700.00%
Other theft31.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20247
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
March 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202417
June 202420
May 202413
April 202419
March 202420
February 202420
January 202414
December 202325
November 202317
October 202322
September 202320

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
September 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20247
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20247
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Hempstead Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Tasman Grove
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Welwyn Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Basildon Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Ayres Court
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kimberley Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Stevenage Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hatfield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Manley Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Kempsey Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Freemantle Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Harlow Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Peterlee Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Rollesby Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Close Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Denison Grove
    Total1
    Public order1