PR9 8LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR9 8LW

PR9 8LW, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.85 per 1,000 population. This PR9 8LW 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 8LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR9 8LW, encompassing approximately 1695 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR9 8LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Drewitt Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Ribble Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Ridge Close with total crimes: 1

PR9 8LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences108.8542.86%
Public order25.90100.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.8575.00%
Other theft24.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.36-42.86%
Other crime12.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.49250.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.130.00%
Public order21.18-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order45.90300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.77-66.67%
Burglary11.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.31-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson13.540.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.6712.50%
Public order25.31-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-50.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.6760.00%
Public order34.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.95-16.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.31100.00%
Other crime13.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.77-40.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.950.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20244
June 20247
May 20242
April 20246
March 20249
February 20248
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
May 20243
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Drewitt Crescent
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Ribble Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
  • 3. Ridge Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. The Mallards
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. North Road
    Total1
    Burglary1