WN8 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8

WN8, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 370 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.86 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this WN8 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around WN8, encompassing approximately 47099 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (116) incidents (-6.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (115) incidents (18.56% increase)
  • Burglary: (28) incidents (86.67% increase)

WN8 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Waverley with total crimes: 11
  • Falkland with total crimes: 9

WN8 Crime Map

Postcodes in WN8

The postcode district are associated with the WN8, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The WN8 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 115 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1167.86-6.45%
Anti-social behaviour1152.4618.56%
Burglary282.4486.67%
Criminal damage and arson280.59-17.65%
Vehicle crime190.5911.76%
Other theft160.40-23.81%
Other crime140.3475.00%
Shoplifting110.30-8.33%
Drugs100.2366.67%
Public order50.21-68.75%
Possession of weapons30.11-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.060.00%
Robbery20.06-60.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1247.716.90%
Anti-social behaviour972.63-31.21%
Criminal damage and arson342.0630.77%
Other theft210.7261.54%
Vehicle crime170.4554.55%
Public order160.360.00%
Burglary150.34-16.67%
Shoplifting120.3233.33%
Other crime80.25-33.33%
Drugs60.17100.00%
Possession of weapons60.130.00%
Robbery50.13150.00%
Theft from the person20.11-33.33%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 116 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1417.9831.78%
Violence and sexual offences1162.99-11.45%
Criminal damage and arson262.46-10.34%
Burglary180.55-21.74%
Public order160.380.00%
Other theft130.34-18.75%
Other crime120.289.09%
Vehicle crime110.2557.14%
Shoplifting90.23-40.00%
Bicycle theft60.19200.00%
Drugs30.13-66.67%
Theft from the person30.060.00%
Robbery20.060.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 107 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.92-5.76%
Anti-social behaviour1072.78-8.55%
Criminal damage and arson292.2726.09%
Burglary230.6235.29%
Public order160.49-11.11%
Other theft160.34-15.79%
Shoplifting150.340.00%
Other crime110.3210.00%
Drugs90.23-30.77%
Vehicle crime70.19-36.36%
Possession of weapons50.150.00%
Bicycle theft20.11100.00%
Robbery20.040.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 139 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 117 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1398.30-2.11%
Anti-social behaviour1172.9515.84%
Criminal damage and arson232.48-8.00%
Other theft190.495.56%
Public order180.4012.50%
Burglary170.386.25%
Shoplifting150.3650.00%
Drugs130.32333.33%
Vehicle crime110.28-31.25%
Other crime100.23-16.67%
Possession of weapons50.21150.00%
Robbery20.11-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.040.00%
Theft from the person10.02-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1427.812.16%
Anti-social behaviour1013.0117.44%
Criminal damage and arson252.14-3.85%
Other theft180.53-10.00%
Burglary160.3877.78%
Vehicle crime160.346.67%
Public order160.3433.33%
Other crime120.3450.00%
Shoplifting100.25-23.08%
Theft from the person40.21100.00%
Robbery30.080.00%
Drugs30.06-78.57%
Possession of weapons20.06-60.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 139 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1397.47-2.11%
Anti-social behaviour862.95-21.82%
Criminal damage and arson261.83-27.78%
Other theft200.55-9.09%
Vehicle crime150.42-21.05%
Drugs140.32133.33%
Shoplifting130.30-43.48%
Public order120.28-33.33%
Burglary90.25-47.06%
Other crime80.1933.33%
Possession of weapons50.17150.00%
Robbery30.11-25.00%
Theft from the person20.06-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 110 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1428.68-2.74%
Anti-social behaviour1103.013.77%
Criminal damage and arson362.349.09%
Shoplifting230.760.00%
Other theft220.490.00%
Vehicle crime190.47-13.64%
Public order180.405.88%
Burglary170.38-46.88%
Drugs60.36-14.29%
Other crime60.13-25.00%
Robbery40.13100.00%
Theft from the person30.08200.00%
Possession of weapons20.06-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.04-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 106 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1469.022.82%
Anti-social behaviour1063.1011.58%
Criminal damage and arson332.25-10.81%
Burglary320.7028.00%
Shoplifting230.6891.67%
Vehicle crime220.49100.00%
Other theft220.4715.79%
Public order170.47-10.53%
Other crime80.3633.33%
Drugs70.1716.67%
Possession of weapons40.15-42.86%
Bicycle theft20.08100.00%
Robbery20.04-33.33%
Theft from the person10.04-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1428.1713.60%
Anti-social behaviour953.01-20.17%
Criminal damage and arson372.0232.14%
Burglary250.7938.89%
Other theft190.53-9.52%
Public order190.40137.50%
Shoplifting120.40100.00%
Vehicle crime110.2510.00%
Possession of weapons70.2316.67%
Other crime60.15-14.29%
Drugs60.130.00%
Robbery30.130.00%
Theft from the person20.06100.00%
Bicycle theft10.04-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 119 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1257.645.93%
Anti-social behaviour1192.658.18%
Criminal damage and arson282.53-9.68%
Other theft210.59-25.00%
Burglary180.4538.46%
Vehicle crime100.38-44.44%
Public order80.21-50.00%
Other crime70.1716.67%
Possession of weapons60.1550.00%
Shoplifting60.13-60.00%
Drugs60.13-25.00%
Robbery30.13200.00%
Bicycle theft20.06100.00%
Theft from the person10.040.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 110 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1187.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour1102.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson312.340.00%
Other theft280.660.00%
Vehicle crime180.590.00%
Public order160.380.00%
Shoplifting150.340.00%
Burglary130.320.00%
Drugs80.280.00%
Other crime60.170.00%
Possession of weapons40.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%
Theft from the person10.020.00%
Robbery10.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1304 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 108.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 141 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024115
August 202497
July 2024141
June 2024107
May 2024117
April 2024101
March 202486
February 2024110
January 2024106
December 202395
November 2023119
October 2023110

A total of 176 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202417
July 202411
June 20247
May 202411
April 202416
March 202415
February 202419
January 202422
December 202311
November 202310
October 202318

A total of 231 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202415
July 202418
June 202423
May 202417
April 202416
March 20249
February 202417
January 202432
December 202325
November 202318
October 202313

A total of 235 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202421
July 202413
June 202416
May 202419
April 202418
March 202420
February 202422
January 202422
December 202319
November 202321
October 202328

A total of 356 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202434
July 202426
June 202429
May 202423
April 202425
March 202426
February 202436
January 202433
December 202337
November 202328
October 202331

A total of 108 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 202412
June 202411
May 202410
April 202412
March 20248
February 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 1580 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 131.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024116
August 2024124
July 2024116
June 2024131
May 2024139
April 2024142
March 2024139
February 2024142
January 2024146
December 2023142
November 2023125
October 2023118

A total of 49 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 164 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 20249
June 202415
May 202415
April 202410
March 202413
February 202423
January 202423
December 202312
November 20236
October 202315

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 177 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202416
July 202416
June 202416
May 202418
April 202416
March 202412
February 202418
January 202417
December 202319
November 20238
October 202316

A total of 91 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20243
June 20249
May 202413
April 20243
March 202414
February 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Waverley
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Falkland
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Inskip Court
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Teversham
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 7. Ash Grove
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 8. Beechtrees
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Farley Lane
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Willow Hey
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Digmoor Road
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Potter Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Eskdale
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Fairlie
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 17. Inglewhite
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Elswick
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Tanfields
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Ann Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 22. Summer Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Northfield
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Barnes Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Banksbarn
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Brierfield
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 27. Brandon Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Stoney Brow
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Flimby
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Flaxton
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1