DEVON AVENUE, WN8 0DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 0DQ

DEVON AVENUE, WN8 0DQ, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.31 per 1,000 population. This WN8 0DQ 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 (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WN8 0DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 0DQ, encompassing approximately 1641 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WN8 0DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hereford Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Mayfield Road with total crimes: 2
  • Brandon Close with total crimes: 2

DEVON AVENUE, WN8 0DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.3150.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.65100.00%
Burglary12.440.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.87300.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.44-66.67%
Theft from the person11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

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 offences67.3150.00%
Burglary23.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.44-50.00%

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 offences47.31-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.44300.00%
Possession of weapons12.440.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.650.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Shoplifting11.22-80.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-88.89%
Other theft10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour914.0112.50%
Shoplifting55.4866.67%
Violence and sexual offences33.05-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.83-33.33%
Public order21.220.00%
Vehicle crime11.22-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.66-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour86.0914.29%
Shoplifting34.870.00%
Vehicle crime31.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.83200.00%
Burglary11.83-50.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%

In December 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 offences1114.6257.14%
Anti-social behaviour76.70-56.25%
Burglary24.26100.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1618.2745.45%
Violence and sexual offences79.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.26-33.33%
Public order11.220.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.71180.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.53175.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.700.00%
Other theft21.830.00%
Shoplifting11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.050.00%
Burglary12.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20249
January 20248
December 20237
November 202316
October 202311
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 202410
December 202311
November 20237
October 202314
September 20235

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
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 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 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
September 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 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
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hereford Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Mayfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Brandon Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Heathland
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Millers Nook
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hall Green
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Grasmere Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1