WN8 0HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 0HS

WN8 0HS, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.32 per 1,000 population. This WN8 0HS 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 0HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 0HS, encompassing approximately 2690 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WN8 0HS 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

WN8 0HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.3250.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.23-28.57%
Vehicle crime21.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

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 behaviour74.09-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences42.600.00%

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 behaviour96.69800.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.34-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.49100.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

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 offences63.72-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

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 offences94.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.34-60.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.95-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.2325.00%
Possession of weapons11.860.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

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 offences87.43166.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.490.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.37-80.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

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
Shoplifting55.5766.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.86-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-50.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.80-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.60-33.33%
Shoplifting31.490.00%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Burglary10.37-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.72-45.45%
Burglary42.23300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.490.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.2910.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.09-23.08%
Public order13.720.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.720.00%
Other crime21.110.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20249
April 20246
March 20248
February 20243
January 20247
December 202310
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20249
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20242
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 3 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
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 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

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 0HS 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. 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