THE AVENUE, L39 3BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L39 3BA

THE AVENUE, L39 3BA, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.64 per 1,000 population. This L39 3BA 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 3BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L39 3BA, encompassing approximately 2305 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

L39 3BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cotton Drive with total crimes: 3
  • County Road with total crimes: 2
  • Fairfield Drive with total crimes: 1

THE AVENUE, L39 3BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, 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 offences65.64-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.60-50.00%
Other theft21.30100.00%
Drugs10.87-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In July 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 offences79.11-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.04-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.60200.00%
Drugs21.300.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.24-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences83.4760.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.47-50.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.1122.22%
Violence and sexual offences54.7766.67%
Other theft22.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Drugs10.870.00%

In April 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 behaviour96.07200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.90-25.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.34-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.73-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.30100.00%
Public order10.870.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.07250.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.60-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.60100.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Other theft10.870.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.90200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.60-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.81133.33%
Other theft43.04300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7350.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.0720.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Drugs10.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 20232
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 202411
April 20249
March 20243
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
September 20232

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L39 3BA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cotton Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. County Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fairfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ellerbrook Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pennington Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Green Lane Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Church Fields
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Brighouse Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1