YEWDALE, WN8 6EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 6EP

YEWDALE, WN8 6EP, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.26 per 1,000 population. This WN8 6EP 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 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 Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WN8 6EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willow Hey with total crimes: 6
  • Tanfields with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

YEWDALE, WN8 6EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour912.2680.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.52-20.00%
Other theft22.45100.00%
Drugs21.23100.00%
Shoplifting11.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour511.04-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences53.0766.67%
Burglary23.070.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 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 behaviour715.940.00%
Shoplifting44.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.450.00%
Other theft32.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.840.00%
Vehicle crime21.840.00%
Public order11.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 6EP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Willow Hey
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Tanfields
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ingram
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Wigan Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Police Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1