PR9 8GU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR9 8GU

PR9 8GU, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.17 per 1,000 population. This PR9 8GU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PR9 postcode area, which has experienced 275 crimes and a crime rate of 6.34 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PR9 8GU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR9 8GU, encompassing approximately 772 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR9 8GU area, explore the PR9 8GU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-85.71% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR9 8GU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old School Close with total crimes: 2
  • Skylark Close with total crimes: 1
  • Fleetwood Crescent with total crimes: 1

PR9 8GU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15.17-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%
Shoplifting11.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.29-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.23133.33%
Anti-social behaviour29.060.00%
Other crime12.590.00%
Shoplifting11.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences315.52200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.88100.00%
Vehicle crime22.590.00%
Burglary22.590.00%
Drugs12.590.00%
Shoplifting11.290.00%
Possession of weapons11.290.00%

In June 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 offences12.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.290.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson39.0650.00%
Burglary13.880.00%
Drugs11.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.29-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences11.29-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour311.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.88100.00%
Theft from the person12.590.00%

In March 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 offences23.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.590.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson13.880.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.29-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour311.6450.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.880.00%
Public order23.880.00%
Vehicle crime12.590.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.59100.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson13.880.00%
Shoplifting11.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.29-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour312.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.880.00%
Burglary22.590.00%
Public order12.590.00%
Shoplifting11.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
October 20232

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR9 8GU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Old School Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Skylark Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fleetwood Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1