L40 8HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L40 8HT

L40 8HT, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 56039.91 per 1,000 population. This L40 8HT 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 8HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L40 8HT, encompassing approximately 0 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

L40 8HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whittle Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Renfrey Close with total crimes: 2
  • Marians Drive with total crimes: 1

L40 8HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences556039.91150.00%
Anti-social behaviour325472.6950.00%
Other crime215283.610.00%
Burglary110189.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences235661.76-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour210189.07100.00%
Vehicle crime110189.070.00%
Public order15094.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson15094.54-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences650945.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson330567.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour115283.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences315283.610.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour440756.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson320378.150.00%
Other crime115283.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour661134.45500.00%
Violence and sexual offences630567.22100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences325472.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour115283.61-66.67%
Other theft15094.540.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour320378.15-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences115283.61-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour545850.84400.00%
Criminal damage and arson225472.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences210189.07100.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour110189.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences15094.540.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences115283.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour15094.540.00%
Other theft15094.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243
January 20242

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Whittle Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Renfrey Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Marians Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Rutland Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Blackacre Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other crime1