WESTWOOD CLOSE, PR8 6UJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR8 6UJ

WESTWOOD CLOSE, PR8 6UJ, Sefton has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.09 per 1,000 population. This PR8 6UJ 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 6UJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR8 6UJ, encompassing approximately 1969 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

PR8 6UJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Langford Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Sawdon Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Wight Moss Way with total crimes: 2

WESTWOOD CLOSE, PR8 6UJ 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.52100.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.0666.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.540.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In July 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 offences34.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.52-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.57-70.00%
Public order21.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.12233.33%
Public order25.08-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-66.67%
Burglary10.510.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.52-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.520.00%
Drugs11.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.1180.00%
Public order34.570.00%
Other theft11.520.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.05-16.67%
Burglary12.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.55-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour13.050.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.68350.00%
Public order29.14100.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.55-33.33%
Public order12.03-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.080.00%
Public order23.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 202410
April 20243
March 20249
February 20245
January 20246
December 202318
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
October 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR8 6UJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Langford Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Sawdon Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Wight Moss Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Sheepfold Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cravens Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Sangness Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Winston Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Blue Bird Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1