WN8 6JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 6JW

WN8 6JW, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.63 per 1,000 population. This WN8 6JW 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 6JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 6JW, encompassing approximately 516 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WN8 6JW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Summer Street with total crimes: 4
  • Vale Lane with total crimes: 2

WN8 6JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences311.63200.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.810.00%
Other crime13.880.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson13.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.94-88.89%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences921.32200.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.440.00%
Public order11.940.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences317.44200.00%
Other crime25.81100.00%
Burglary13.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.940.00%
Other theft11.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.94-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour419.38-20.00%
Public order27.75100.00%
Burglary13.880.00%
Other theft11.940.00%
Other crime11.94-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.940.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour521.32150.00%
Other crime29.690.00%
Burglary13.880.00%
Other theft11.94-50.00%
Public order11.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.94-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences315.5050.00%
Other theft25.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.880.00%
Theft from the person13.880.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.810.00%
Other theft13.88-75.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft415.50100.00%
Burglary27.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.88-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.940.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour421.32300.00%
Other theft27.750.00%
Burglary23.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.880.00%
Drugs11.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.94-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft213.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.880.00%
Burglary13.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.940.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.810.00%
Burglary13.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20249
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Summer Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Vale Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1