HIGHMEADOW, WN8 0BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 0BE

HIGHMEADOW, WN8 0BE, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.37 per 1,000 population. This WN8 0BE 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 0BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 0BE, encompassing approximately 2028 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WN8 0BE area, explore the WN8 0BE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WN8 0BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brandon Close with total crimes: 4
  • Millers Nook with total crimes: 3
  • Dorchester Road with total crimes: 2

HIGHMEADOW, WN8 0BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.960.00%
Other theft20.99100.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.45-20.00%
Burglary11.970.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.39600.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.45-16.67%
Theft from the person12.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.92-14.29%
Burglary22.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.99-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.9316.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.45-71.43%
Other crime10.990.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.37133.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.45-33.33%
Possession of weapons12.960.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Public order10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.3580.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.44-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.48-33.33%
Burglary20.990.00%
Shoplifting10.99-80.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%
Public order10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.46-54.55%
Shoplifting52.4666.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.4650.00%
Vehicle crime21.480.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Public order10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.3210.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.42-28.57%
Shoplifting32.460.00%
Vehicle crime21.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99100.00%
Burglary10.99-66.67%
Other theft10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.3425.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.93-41.67%
Burglary33.45200.00%
Drugs11.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1212.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.94-33.33%
Public order10.990.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.920.00%
Other theft21.480.00%
Public order10.990.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20246
March 20249
February 20245
January 202411
December 202310
November 20238
October 202316

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20247
June 20241
May 20242
April 20247
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 202312
October 202312

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brandon Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Millers Nook
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dorchester Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Hall Green Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Orchid Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Heaton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Delamere Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mayfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Millgreen Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Dearden Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Hall Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Tithebarn Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1