L40 0SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L40 0SW

L40 0SW, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.61 per 1,000 population. This L40 0SW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader L40 postcode area, which has experienced 86 crimes and a crime rate of 4.38 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this L40 0SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L40 0SW, encompassing approximately 1074 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L40 0SW area, explore the L40 0SW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

L40 0SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Liverpool Road North with total crimes: 3

L40 0SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour618.6150.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.58-25.00%
Public order32.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.790.00%
Shoplifting21.86-33.33%
Other theft11.860.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Other crime10.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour411.17-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.72-50.00%
Shoplifting33.72-62.50%
Public order12.790.00%

In July 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 behaviour826.0660.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.4533.33%
Shoplifting87.45300.00%
Other theft27.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.86100.00%

In June 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 offences618.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.58150.00%
Public order34.6550.00%
Shoplifting22.790.00%
Other theft11.86-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Burglary10.930.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.96-55.56%
Other theft33.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.79-50.00%
Public order21.860.00%
Shoplifting21.86-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.860.00%
Theft from the person10.930.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.47200.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.380.00%
Shoplifting43.72-33.33%
Other theft23.72100.00%
Burglary11.860.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting615.82200.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.7250.00%
Vehicle crime12.790.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Other theft10.930.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour413.96-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences23.72-60.00%
Shoplifting21.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.860.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Burglary10.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.17200.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.58-44.44%
Other theft14.65-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.68125.00%
Other theft48.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.79-33.33%
Public order11.860.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting413.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.72-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.79200.00%
Other crime12.790.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.240.00%
Other theft27.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20248
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244
April 20249
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20239
November 20234

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
December 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20248
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
November 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L40 0SW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Liverpool Road North
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Station Approach
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Stanley Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Mart Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Willow Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fletcher'S Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1