LEA CRESCENT, L39 1PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L39 1PQ

LEA CRESCENT, L39 1PQ, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.54 per 1,000 population. This L39 1PQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader L39 postcode area, which has experienced 203 crimes and a crime rate of 6.43 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this L39 1PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L39 1PQ, encompassing approximately 2692 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

L39 1PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whittle Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Lea Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Renfrey Close with total crimes: 2

LEA CRESCENT, L39 1PQ 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.54125.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.3460.00%
Other crime22.970.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.4666.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.49-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.3160.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.49-25.00%
Public order11.110.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.860.00%
Other theft11.490.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.57-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.86-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4950.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.20900.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.710.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.20-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.60100.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.83-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.97-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.49-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.40-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour83.71166.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.97200.00%
Drugs21.11100.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.4371.43%
Anti-social behaviour34.460.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-80.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.43-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson52.60150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.86-57.14%
Drugs21.110.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences98.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.600.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 202410
March 20241
February 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20248
June 20245
May 20245
April 202414
March 20247
February 20248
January 202410
December 202312
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L39 1PQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Whittle Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Lea Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Renfrey Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ellerbrook Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Marians Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Blackacre Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Hayfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Grimshaw Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Croftson Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Scott Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Burscough Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Carroll Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Farrington Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1