ELMSTEAD, WN8 6BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 6BY

ELMSTEAD, WN8 6BY, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.47 per 1,000 population. This WN8 6BY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WN8 postcode area, which has experienced 371 crimes and a crime rate of 7.88 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WN8 6BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 6BY, encompassing approximately 3614 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WN8 6BY area, explore the WN8 6BY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

WN8 6BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eskdale with total crimes: 5
  • Elswick with total crimes: 4
  • Ennerdale with total crimes: 3

ELMSTEAD, WN8 6BY 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.47-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson52.4925.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.38-42.86%
Other crime41.110.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.5175.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.81-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson41.94-42.86%
Other theft21.11-33.33%
Burglary20.550.00%
Public order10.55-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.3283.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.0416.67%
Public order51.940.00%
Other theft31.3850.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.07-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour66.64-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson61.66200.00%
Other theft21.66-50.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3818.2680.95%
Anti-social behaviour1310.5144.44%
Drugs43.600.00%
Other theft41.11100.00%
Public order31.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Other crime20.55-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.3416.67%
Anti-social behaviour95.81-18.18%
Other crime32.490.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Robbery20.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-60.00%
Public order20.55100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.45-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.98-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson53.04-54.55%
Drugs31.38200.00%
Vehicle crime30.8350.00%
Other theft20.83-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.2617.65%
Anti-social behaviour135.5362.50%
Criminal damage and arson113.6083.33%
Other theft83.04166.67%
Burglary62.21-62.50%
Public order31.66-25.00%
Theft from the person20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.05-29.17%
Burglary164.70433.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.4333.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.21-45.45%
Public order41.66100.00%
Other theft31.1150.00%
Possession of weapons20.83100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.22-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson116.64266.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.04-68.42%
Vehicle crime41.660.00%
Burglary31.11200.00%
Other theft20.83-66.67%
Public order20.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2819.3721.74%
Anti-social behaviour197.75111.11%
Other theft65.260.00%
Vehicle crime41.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.11-25.00%
Robbery20.830.00%
Public order20.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.360.00%
Other theft62.490.00%
Vehicle crime41.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.110.00%
Public order41.110.00%
Drugs21.110.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 202411
June 20246
May 202413
April 20249
March 202411
February 202413
January 20248
December 20236
November 202319
October 20239

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202421
July 202412
June 202424
May 202438
April 202421
March 202418
February 202420
January 202417
December 202324
November 202328
October 202323

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 202411
January 20246
December 202311
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
February 20246
January 202416
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20244
March 20243
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20248
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WN8 6BY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Eskdale
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Elswick
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Ennerdale
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Scarth Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Bankfield
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tawd Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Enstone
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Elmstead
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Elmridge
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hurlston Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Fir Tree Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1