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

Overview of Crime in L40 8HL

SMITHY LANE, L40 8HL, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.13 per 1,000 population. This L40 8HL 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 8HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L40 8HL, encompassing approximately 94 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

L40 8HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

SMITHY LANE, L40 8HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft121.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences110.560.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour110.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson110.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary110.560.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft110.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 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.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1