WN8 6GG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 6GG

WN8 6GG, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.83 per 1,000 population. This WN8 6GG 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 6GG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 6GG, encompassing approximately 467 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WN8 6GG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Glebe Road with total crimes: 1

WN8 6GG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting312.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.410.00%
Drugs12.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.14-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.690.00%
Other theft16.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.14-50.00%

In May 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 offences312.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.410.00%
Burglary14.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences210.69-33.33%
Possession of weapons14.280.00%
Other theft12.140.00%
Vehicle crime12.14-66.67%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime314.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.4150.00%
Shoplifting16.41-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences210.690.00%
Shoplifting24.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.28-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.280.00%
Burglary14.280.00%
Public order12.140.00%
Shoplifting12.14-50.00%
Drugs12.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.14-75.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour414.97300.00%
Shoplifting28.55100.00%
Burglary14.280.00%

In November 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs110.690.00%
Other theft12.14-66.67%
Shoplifting12.140.00%
Other crime12.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.14-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour317.100.00%
Other theft36.41200.00%
Burglary16.410.00%
Shoplifting12.140.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order14.280.00%
Other theft12.140.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour28.550.00%
Vehicle crime24.280.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft410.690.00%
Burglary18.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
August 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
July 20234

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20243
August 20232

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Glebe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1