WN8 6JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 6JJ

WN8 6JJ, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.37 per 1,000 population. This WN8 6JJ 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 6JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 6JJ, encompassing approximately 2882 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WN8 6JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heversham with total crimes: 4
  • Fenney Court with total crimes: 3
  • Houghton'S Lane with total crimes: 3

WN8 6JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.37100.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.78-33.33%
Public order42.08300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.39200.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.55-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.12-60.00%
Public order11.390.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.33233.33%
Violence and sexual offences103.470.00%
Vehicle crime33.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.94-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.47-40.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-75.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.73100.00%
Public order21.390.00%
Other theft20.69-50.00%
Drugs10.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.14-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour104.1611.11%
Other theft43.47300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39-50.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Burglary10.35-75.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.1440.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.12100.00%
Burglary41.390.00%
Other theft11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Public order10.35-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.67-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour63.47-40.00%
Public order32.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04100.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.72116.67%
Anti-social behaviour104.5125.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.470.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.59-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences62.78-53.85%
Drugs22.080.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.06160.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.51-21.43%
Other crime13.82-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.4175.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.86-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.73300.00%
Other crime21.390.00%
Possession of weapons20.69100.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.780.00%
Other theft12.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20244
May 202410
April 20243
March 20245
February 202410
January 20249
December 20236
November 202310
October 20238
September 202311
August 202314
July 20238

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20249
May 202410
April 202410
March 202412
February 202412
January 202414
December 202310
November 202313
October 20236
September 202313
August 20235
July 20238

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
February 20242
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
August 20232
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Heversham
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fenney Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Houghton'S Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Flordon
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Evenwood
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Firbeck
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Flimby
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Flaxton
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Eskbrook
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Flamstead
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Findon Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Hallcroft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Helmsdale
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Harsnips
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Hawksclough
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1