SMITHY LANE, L40 8HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L40 8HJ

SMITHY LANE, L40 8HJ, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of June 2024, equating to a crime rate of 55.89 per 1,000 population. This L40 8HJ 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 8HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L40 8HJ, encompassing approximately 89 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jun were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

L40 8HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willow Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Smithy Lane with total crimes: 2

SMITHY LANE, L40 8HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences455.89300.00%
Drugs144.720.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences111.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences122.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.180.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson111.180.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary111.180.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 6 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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November 20231

Crime by Location in June 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L40 8HJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Willow Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Smithy Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2