BROOK FARM CLOSE, L39 4YA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L39 4YA

BROOK FARM CLOSE, L39 4YA, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.72 per 1,000 population. This L39 4YA 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 4YA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L39 4YA, encompassing approximately 2511 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)

L39 4YA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 3

BROOK FARM CLOSE, L39 4YA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1416.7275.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.57-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences84.38700.00%
Public order33.1950.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1313.1430.00%
Shoplifting85.18300.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.19400.00%
Public order21.990.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.80-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.98100.00%
Public order22.39100.00%
Other theft20.80-60.00%
Shoplifting20.80-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1011.15-23.08%
Other theft53.9825.00%
Shoplifting31.9950.00%
Burglary31.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.19200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.19-25.00%
Public order11.19-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.3585.71%
Violence and sexual offences45.18-33.33%
Other theft41.59300.00%
Public order21.59100.00%
Shoplifting20.80-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%

In March 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 behaviour710.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.79-45.45%
Shoplifting52.39150.00%
Burglary11.990.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.3510.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.38-22.22%
Other theft32.79200.00%
Shoplifting21.19100.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.3566.67%
Anti-social behaviour93.9812.50%
Robbery13.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.9660.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.19100.00%
Other theft22.39100.00%
Shoplifting10.80-50.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.97-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Other theft10.40-80.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1510.3566.67%
Other theft55.9725.00%
Shoplifting21.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.570.00%
Other theft43.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.590.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 202411
January 202410
December 20236
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202413
June 202410
May 202410
April 202413
March 20247
February 20247
January 20249
December 20238
November 20235
October 202315
September 20239

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20243
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 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
October 20231

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20248
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
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 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 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
March 20241

A total of 2 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
October 20231

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 4YA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 3. Queen Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Park Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Park Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Town End Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Moorgate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. St Anne'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1