ELMERS GREEN, WN8 6SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 6SG

ELMERS GREEN, WN8 6SG, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.30 per 1,000 population. This WN8 6SG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WN8 postcode area, which has experienced 381 crimes and a crime rate of 8.09 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WN8 6SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 6SG, encompassing approximately 2035 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WN8 6SG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Falkland with total crimes: 7
  • Heversham with total crimes: 4
  • Flordon with total crimes: 2

ELMERS GREEN, WN8 6SG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.3014.29%
Violence and sexual offences53.93-44.44%
Drugs22.460.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.8112.50%
Anti-social behaviour74.4240.00%
Public order23.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.86-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.98-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.32-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour54.91150.00%
Vehicle crime32.46200.00%
Burglary11.470.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.81-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson26.39100.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-85.71%
Drugs20.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.21-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour146.8840.00%
Other theft26.88100.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.69137.50%
Anti-social behaviour109.34233.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.910.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.93-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.47100.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.8350.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.4214.29%
Criminal damage and arson13.930.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.35-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.44-40.00%
Drugs22.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.79-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour104.91-66.67%
Other crime14.91-50.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-75.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3028.9930.43%
Violence and sexual offences1414.7427.27%
Criminal damage and arson46.88100.00%
Other crime21.970.00%
Possession of weapons20.98100.00%
Burglary20.98100.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2320.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences1111.300.00%
Other theft25.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 202414
January 202410
December 20233
November 20239
October 20236
September 202310
August 202330
July 202323

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20242
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20249
May 20248
April 202410
March 202413
February 202414
January 202419
December 20238
November 20238
October 20237
September 202310
August 202314
July 202311

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
August 20232
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Falkland
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Heversham
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Flordon
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Heathgate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Flimby
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Flaxton
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Helmsdale
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Harsnips
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Hawksclough
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Elmers Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Foxfold
    Total1
    Other crime1