MERCURY WAY, WN8 6BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 6BE

MERCURY WAY, WN8 6BE, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.75 per 1,000 population. This WN8 6BE 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 6BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 6BE, encompassing approximately 2398 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WN8 6BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Egerton with total crimes: 4
  • Wellington Close with total crimes: 2
  • Dragon Close with total crimes: 1

MERCURY WAY, WN8 6BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.7566.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.08-25.00%
Burglary11.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.67-40.00%
Public order21.25100.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.25150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.08-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.67100.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.42-16.67%
Other theft32.0850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-60.00%
Other crime20.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-50.00%

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 offences66.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.500.00%
Other theft22.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-33.33%
Other crime10.830.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.84150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.08-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.67-25.00%
Burglary11.250.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.51-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson42.92100.00%
Other theft21.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-75.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.4218.18%
Anti-social behaviour85.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.34100.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.7637.50%
Anti-social behaviour84.59100.00%
Vehicle crime13.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences85.42300.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.670.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.83-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.920.00%
Burglary12.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20248
December 20238
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20247
January 202413
December 202311
November 20238
October 20232
September 20237

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 6BE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Egerton
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Wellington Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Dragon Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Eavesdale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cornbrook
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1