RUFF LANE, L39 4QX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L39 4QX

RUFF LANE, L39 4QX, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.49 per 1,000 population. This L39 4QX 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 4QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L39 4QX, encompassing approximately 4006 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L39 4QX area, explore the L39 4QX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-69.23% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

L39 4QX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dicconson Way with total crimes: 4
  • Ormskirk Bus Station with total crimes: 2
  • Spinner Mews with total crimes: 1

RUFF LANE, L39 4QX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 behaviour53.49-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences41.25-69.23%
Drugs21.00100.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-83.33%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.2433.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.0050.00%
Shoplifting31.500.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%
Drugs10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.74116.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.50300.00%
Public order31.000.00%
Robbery10.750.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour125.9971.43%
Violence and sexual offences62.99-64.71%
Shoplifting31.500.00%
Other theft10.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.2488.89%
Anti-social behaviour74.2416.67%
Other theft21.75100.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences95.74-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.2520.00%
Shoplifting31.50-25.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.74-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.99-50.00%
Shoplifting41.25300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.9987.50%
Anti-social behaviour103.7442.86%
Other theft22.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.24-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.0040.00%
Burglary21.750.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-85.71%
Drugs10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.75-61.54%
Other theft21.25100.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour136.7485.71%
Violence and sexual offences103.2425.00%
Vehicle crime22.50100.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.000.00%
Public order21.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 202413
June 202413
May 20246
April 202417
March 20249
February 202412
January 202415
December 20238
November 202310
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20248
June 20246
May 202412
April 20247
March 20246
February 20245
January 202410
December 20237
November 20235
October 202313
September 20237

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20237
September 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L39 4QX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dicconson Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Ormskirk Bus Station
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 3. Spinner Mews
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Mulberry Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Helens Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Small Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Windmill Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Stanley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Stone Yard Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1