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

Overview of Crime in WA9 5QQ

ELEPHANT LANE, WA9 5QQ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.97 per 1,000 population. This WA9 5QQ 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 5QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 5QQ, encompassing approximately 2407 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WA9 5QQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Forrester Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Hayes Street with total crimes: 2
  • Timor Avenue with total crimes: 2

ELEPHANT LANE, WA9 5QQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.97-26.32%
Public order45.820.00%
Vehicle crime31.66200.00%
Robbery11.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.71-17.39%
Public order47.89-20.00%
Other theft41.660.00%
Other crime21.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.2043.75%
Public order59.55150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25100.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.55128.57%
Public order26.65-33.33%
Other theft10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.06-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.91100.00%
Public order31.66200.00%
Drugs11.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-75.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.80-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson44.9833.33%
Burglary31.66200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-33.33%
Drugs20.83100.00%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Public order10.830.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.97-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour35.40-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.250.00%
Other crime11.250.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Public order10.42-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.8846.15%
Public order57.89150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.08300.00%
Vehicle crime11.66-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.63-23.53%
Public order25.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%
Robbery10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.8070.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25-50.00%
Other theft10.83-66.67%
Public order10.420.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.150.00%
Burglary31.660.00%
Other theft31.250.00%
Drugs21.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Public order10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202419
July 202423
June 202416
May 20247
April 202412
March 202413
February 202419
January 202413
December 202317
November 202310

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Forrester Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Hayes Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Timor Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fernlea Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Emily Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Nut Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Stevens Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Fir Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Thatto Heath Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Canberra Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Carnarvon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Elephant Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Norton Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1