ROSECROFT CLOSE, L39 1QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L39 1QN

ROSECROFT CLOSE, L39 1QN, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.92 per 1,000 population. This L39 1QN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader L39 postcode area, which has experienced 181 crimes and a crime rate of 5.73 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this L39 1QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L39 1QN, encompassing approximately 2845 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L39 1QN area, explore the L39 1QN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)

L39 1QN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • The Stiles with total crimes: 4

ROSECROFT CLOSE, L39 1QN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1417.92100.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.9244.44%
Anti-social behaviour124.57-29.41%
Drugs34.2250.00%
Public order31.05200.00%
Other theft21.05-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1717.576.25%
Violence and sexual offences95.97-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson73.16600.00%
Shoplifting72.46133.33%
Other theft42.460.00%
Drugs21.410.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1614.06-23.81%
Violence and sexual offences135.6262.50%
Other theft44.57-50.00%
Shoplifting31.41200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2115.1110.53%
Violence and sexual offences87.3814.29%
Other theft82.81700.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.81-33.33%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Public order10.35-66.67%
Burglary10.350.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1912.3072.73%
Violence and sexual offences76.68-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson32.46-25.00%
Public order31.05200.00%
Shoplifting11.05-75.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.25-26.67%
Violence and sexual offences93.87-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson43.16300.00%
Shoplifting41.41100.00%
Vehicle crime21.410.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1512.30114.29%
Violence and sexual offences115.2757.14%
Burglary33.8750.00%
Other theft31.050.00%
Shoplifting21.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.14-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour72.4616.67%
Other theft32.46200.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.16-14.29%
Burglary22.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%
Shoplifting10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%

In November 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 offences910.8980.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.16-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson52.4666.67%
Other theft31.76-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Drugs20.70100.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1611.956.67%
Violence and sexual offences55.62-50.00%
Other theft51.7666.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.760.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1512.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.510.00%
Other crime31.050.00%
Other theft31.050.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Public order10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20249
June 202413
May 20248
April 20247
March 20249
February 202411
January 20247
December 20239
November 20239
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20248
April 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202417
June 202416
May 202421
April 202419
March 202411
February 202415
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 202316
September 202315

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
September 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20247
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 3. The Stiles
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Cotton Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Park Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Park Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Scarisbrick Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. County Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ellerbrook Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Owen Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pennington Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Green Lane Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Church Fields
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Brighouse Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1