PR8 3NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR8 3NW

PR8 3NW, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.00 per 1,000 population. This PR8 3NW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PR8 postcode area, which has experienced 504 crimes and a crime rate of 8.91 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PR8 3NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR8 3NW, encompassing approximately 1272 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR8 3NW area, explore the PR8 3NW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR8 3NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchard Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Briar Road with total crimes: 2
  • Eldons Croft with total crimes: 1

PR8 3NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.00350.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.07200.00%
Public order12.360.00%
Drugs10.79-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.72-77.78%
Drugs21.570.00%
Public order11.57-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.51125.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.070.00%
Public order33.9350.00%
Drugs22.360.00%
Vehicle crime11.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.72-42.86%
Public order23.140.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.6540.00%
Public order25.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.57-50.00%

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 offences59.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.93300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.140.00%
Public order11.570.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.07250.00%
Drugs15.500.00%
Public order10.790.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.570.00%
Public order10.790.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.86-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.14-25.00%
Other crime12.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences59.4325.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.9333.33%
Other crime13.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.1450.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.36-66.67%
Public order10.79-50.00%
Burglary10.790.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.360.00%
Public order21.570.00%
Bicycle theft11.570.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20249
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
February 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR8 3NW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Orchard Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Briar Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Eldons Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Staveley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Sandbrook Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Shirdley Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1