L39 2DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L39 2DF

L39 2DF, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.17 per 1,000 population. This L39 2DF 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 2DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L39 2DF, encompassing approximately 3117 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L39 2DF area, explore the L39 2DF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

L39 2DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chestnut Court with total crimes: 3
  • Croftson Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Pine Grove with total crimes: 1

L39 2DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.170.00%
Vehicle crime22.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-66.67%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.3814.29%
Drugs32.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9650.00%
Shoplifting30.960.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.7775.00%
Drugs32.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In June 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 behaviour53.21-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences41.6033.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour94.81125.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.89-40.00%
Burglary20.96100.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In April 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 offences53.53-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.60-33.33%
Drugs11.280.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences76.0916.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.2520.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9250.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.7450.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.920.00%
Vehicle crime41.60300.00%
Shoplifting21.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other theft10.32-80.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.4566.67%
Other theft51.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.49-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour31.92-57.14%
Drugs10.960.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%

In November 2023, 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 offences77.0616.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.2540.00%
Burglary32.250.00%
Vehicle crime30.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.920.00%
Public order31.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20249
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20245

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

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 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L39 2DF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Chestnut Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Croftson Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Pine Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Burscough Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Station Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Walmsley Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hattersley Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Ashcroft Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Farrington Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1