L40 0WX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L40 0WX

L40 0WX, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1498.71 per 1,000 population. This L40 0WX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader L40 postcode area, which has experienced 73 crimes and a crime rate of 3.72 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this L40 0WX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L40 0WX, encompassing approximately 15 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

L40 0WX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Railway Approach with total crimes: 3
  • Atkinson Road with total crimes: 3
  • Station Approach with total crimes: 2

L40 0WX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences81498.7114.29%
Drugs3521.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour3195.4850.00%
Shoplifting3195.480.00%
Other theft2195.48100.00%
Bicycle theft1130.320.00%
Public order165.160.00%
Burglary165.160.00%
Possession of weapons165.160.00%

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 offences71172.9075.00%
Drugs3456.130.00%
Vehicle crime2195.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour2130.32-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson1130.320.00%
Public order165.160.00%
Possession of weapons165.160.00%
Other theft165.160.00%

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 behaviour5651.61-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences4325.8133.33%
Criminal damage and arson1260.640.00%

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 behaviour9977.42125.00%
Violence and sexual offences3586.45-40.00%
Burglary2195.48100.00%
Other theft1130.320.00%

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 offences5716.77-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour4325.81-33.33%
Drugs1260.640.00%
Burglary165.160.00%

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 offences71238.0616.67%
Anti-social behaviour6456.1320.00%
Criminal damage and arson3390.9750.00%
Other crime1195.480.00%
Vehicle crime165.16-75.00%
Drugs165.160.00%

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 offences61368.3850.00%
Anti-social behaviour5390.970.00%
Vehicle crime4325.81300.00%
Shoplifting2260.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson2130.320.00%
Burglary1130.320.00%
Other theft165.16-80.00%

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 behaviour51107.7466.67%
Other theft5325.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences4325.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime1260.640.00%
Public order165.160.00%
Robbery165.160.00%

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 offences6912.26-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour3390.97-57.14%
Drugs1195.480.00%
Public order165.160.00%
Shoplifting165.160.00%
Burglary165.16-66.67%
Vehicle crime165.16-66.67%

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 offences71433.5516.67%
Anti-social behaviour7456.1340.00%
Burglary3456.130.00%
Vehicle crime3195.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson2195.48100.00%

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 offences61172.9020.00%
Anti-social behaviour5390.97-44.44%
Public order3325.810.00%
Vehicle crime2195.480.00%
Robbery1130.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson165.160.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour91172.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences5586.450.00%
Shoplifting1325.810.00%
Burglary165.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson165.160.00%
Other crime165.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236
September 20235

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 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20249
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20245

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 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
February 20242
December 20231
September 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 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
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

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 14 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
July 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 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
September 20231

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
September 20231

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Railway Approach
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Atkinson Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Station Approach
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Ormskirk (Station)
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brooklands
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Scarisbrick Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Pine Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Stanley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Stone Yard Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Hattersley Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Farrington Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Owen Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pennington Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Green Lane Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1