YEWDALE, WN8 6EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 6EP

YEWDALE, WN8 6EP, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.04 per 1,000 population. This WN8 6EP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WN8 postcode area, which has experienced 381 crimes and a crime rate of 8.09 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WN8 6EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 6EP, encompassing approximately 1630 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WN8 6EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 4
  • Yewdale with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

YEWDALE, WN8 6EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.0428.57%
Violence and sexual offences35.52-40.00%
Shoplifting31.84200.00%
Vehicle crime21.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.4216.67%
Violence and sexual offences54.29-44.44%
Burglary23.070.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Shoplifting10.61-50.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.5220.00%
Shoplifting23.68100.00%
Possession of weapons11.230.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.49800.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.5266.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.07100.00%
Shoplifting11.23-50.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.7550.00%
Shoplifting21.84-33.33%
Drugs21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.61-75.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.750.00%
Shoplifting32.45-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.84-66.67%
Theft from the person11.230.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.6550.00%
Shoplifting43.6833.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.4533.33%
Public order22.45100.00%
Other theft11.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.36-50.00%
Shoplifting32.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.84-40.00%
Public order11.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.0414.29%
Violence and sexual offences54.9125.00%
Shoplifting33.07-25.00%
Other theft21.84-33.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour715.9440.00%
Shoplifting44.29300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.45-55.56%
Other theft32.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8450.00%
Vehicle crime21.84100.00%
Public order11.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.26125.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.5225.00%
Burglary23.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23-60.00%
Shoplifting11.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%

In August 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson512.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.07-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour42.4533.33%
Other theft32.45-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.840.00%
Shoplifting11.23-66.67%
Robbery10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.940.00%
Burglary44.290.00%
Other theft42.450.00%
Shoplifting32.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.840.00%
Public order21.840.00%
Theft from the person21.230.00%
Bicycle theft11.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20238
October 20237
September 20235
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20249
April 20249
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20239
August 20234
July 20237

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20235

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
September 20232
July 20234

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
July 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
August 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
August 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231
July 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Yewdale
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Windrows
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Willow Hey
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ingram
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Tanfields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1