VALE CROFT, WN8 0BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 0BJ

VALE CROFT, WN8 0BJ, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.95 per 1,000 population. This WN8 0BJ 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 0BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 0BJ, encompassing approximately 1871 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: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WN8 0BJ 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
  • Orchid Close with total crimes: 1

VALE CROFT, WN8 0BJ 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.9566.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.67-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.600.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

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 behaviour86.41-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences34.27-25.00%
Burglary11.600.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.62800.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.81-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.14100.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.34-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour13.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.9580.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.81-66.67%
Drugs11.070.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.01100.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.21-16.67%
Possession of weapons12.670.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.600.00%
Shoplifting11.07-80.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.4166.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.67-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.60-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.07100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.6833.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.2725.00%
Shoplifting32.670.00%
Burglary11.60-66.67%
Other theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.48-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.2133.33%
Burglary32.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.600.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences76.95-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour33.74-57.14%
Public order11.600.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.880.00%
Public order13.740.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20249
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20248
December 20236
November 20237
October 202311

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

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20249
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 5 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WN8 0BJ 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. Orchid Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Darfield
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Heaton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Delamere Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mayfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Millgreen Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Dearden Way
    Total1
    Other theft1