DORCHESTER ROAD, WN8 0AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 0AD

DORCHESTER ROAD, WN8 0AD, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.40 per 1,000 population. This WN8 0AD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WN8 postcode area, which has experienced 371 crimes and a crime rate of 7.88 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WN8 0AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 0AD, encompassing approximately 2344 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WN8 0AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brandon Close with total crimes: 4
  • Dorchester Road with total crimes: 2
  • Danbers with total crimes: 1

DORCHESTER ROAD, WN8 0AD 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.4066.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.69-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences33.41-40.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.961000.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.69-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson22.130.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.260.00%
Other theft12.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.6975.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.99-75.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.54-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.710.00%
Possession of weapons11.710.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.41300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.71100.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.26-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.28-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.1040.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.9966.67%
Other theft22.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.43-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.97-37.50%
Burglary42.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.41-66.67%
Other crime11.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.09350.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.8460.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.41200.00%
Other crime21.28100.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.130.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 202411
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 20247
May 20247
April 20244
March 20248
February 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WN8 0AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brandon Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Dorchester Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Danbers
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Orchid Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Darfield
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Heaton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Delamere Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Mayfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Millgreen Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Dearden Way
    Total1
    Other theft1