LANCASTER AVENUE, WA8 4XJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 4XJ

LANCASTER AVENUE, WA8 4XJ, Knowsley has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.22 per 1,000 population. This WA8 4XJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA8 postcode area, which has experienced 583 crimes and a crime rate of 9.08 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA8 4XJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 4XJ, encompassing approximately 1286 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA8 4XJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Avon with total crimes: 3
  • Plumley Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • Netherley Road with total crimes: 1

LANCASTER AVENUE, WA8 4XJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.220.00%
Drugs23.110.00%
Vehicle crime11.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.00100.00%
Drugs23.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour27.78-33.33%
Other crime21.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.56100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.56100.00%
Vehicle crime11.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.44200.00%
Drugs22.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.89-66.67%
Other theft10.780.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.78-85.71%
Public order10.780.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.66600.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.44200.00%
Robbery12.330.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-50.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order36.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.33-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.56-87.50%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.5514.29%
Criminal damage and arson46.22300.00%
Public order33.1150.00%
Other theft22.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.560.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.2240.00%
Other theft45.440.00%
Public order23.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%

In December 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 offences57.00-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson23.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.560.00%
Robbery10.780.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.4457.14%
Other theft38.550.00%
Vehicle crime32.3350.00%
Drugs22.33-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.560.00%
Public order21.56100.00%
Other crime11.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.440.00%
Drugs33.110.00%
Vehicle crime22.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.560.00%
Public order11.560.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
February 20248
January 20247
December 20235
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242
January 20244
November 20233

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA8 4XJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Avon
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Plumley Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Netherley Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Aire
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Meadway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Hough Green
    Total1
    Drugs1