WN8 6DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 6DX

WN8 6DX, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.81 per 1,000 population. This WN8 6DX 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 6DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 6DX, encompassing approximately 1960 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WN8 6DX area, explore the WN8 6DX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WN8 6DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Inskip Court with total crimes: 7
  • Inglewhite with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

WN8 6DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1415.8175.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.14-33.33%
Shoplifting53.0666.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.55100.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.8180.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.59-33.33%
Shoplifting34.080.00%
Public order21.530.00%
Robbery21.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.02-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1212.24140.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.12-16.67%
Shoplifting32.55-70.00%
Vehicle crime21.530.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1014.2811.11%
Violence and sexual offences65.10-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.0625.00%
Drugs22.550.00%
Public order21.02100.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.79100.00%
Shoplifting95.1080.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.59-60.00%
Vehicle crime22.040.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.24150.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.100.00%
Shoplifting52.5566.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.55100.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences58.67-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour42.550.00%
Shoplifting32.04-57.14%
Public order21.53-33.33%
Other crime11.020.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.79120.00%
Shoplifting75.6116.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.57-42.86%
Public order32.04200.00%
Other theft21.530.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour713.77-12.50%
Shoplifting63.57-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences53.060.00%
Other theft22.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.24-20.00%
Shoplifting74.08250.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.5725.00%
Public order22.55100.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.2011.11%
Violence and sexual offences45.10-50.00%
Other theft22.040.00%
Shoplifting21.02-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour914.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.590.00%
Shoplifting44.080.00%
Other theft22.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 202412
June 20245
May 20244
April 202410
March 20244
February 20244
January 20247
December 20238
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20245
June 20246
May 202410
April 20245
March 20245
February 202411
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20249
April 20245
March 20243
February 20247
January 20246
December 20237
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 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
July 20241
June 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WN8 6DX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Inskip Court
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Inglewhite
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Inskip
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Northway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ingram
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Inchfield
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Police Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Glenburn Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1