WN8 0PA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 0PA

WN8 0PA, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.54 per 1,000 population. This WN8 0PA 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 0PA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 0PA, encompassing approximately 1985 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WN8 0PA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Millers Nook with total crimes: 3
  • Hall Green Close with total crimes: 2
  • Mayfield Road with total crimes: 1

WN8 0PA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences45.54-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.020.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences66.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.02100.00%
Burglary12.020.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.03-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.51100.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.05100.00%
Burglary33.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.51-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.51-40.00%

In April 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 offences56.0525.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.5250.00%
Other theft21.51100.00%
Burglary11.01-50.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.0533.33%
Burglary22.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-80.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.01-66.67%
Shoplifting10.50-80.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1013.1042.86%
Shoplifting55.0466.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.51-70.00%
Public order21.510.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.6011.11%
Anti-social behaviour75.040.00%
Shoplifting33.530.00%
Vehicle crime31.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Burglary11.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.53-53.33%
Other theft23.53100.00%
Public order21.01100.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1512.5966.67%
Violence and sexual offences37.56-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson21.51-33.33%
Public order11.01-50.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.530.00%
Other theft21.510.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Shoplifting11.010.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 202410
December 20239
November 20233
October 202313

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 202410
January 20247
December 20237
November 202315
October 20239

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
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 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20243
November 20231

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
February 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 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Millers Nook
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hall Green Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Mayfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Alma Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hall Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Tithebarn Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Hallbridge Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Dingle Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1