WN8 6NY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 6NY

WN8 6NY, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.83 per 1,000 population. This WN8 6NY 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 6NY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 6NY, encompassing approximately 2602 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

WN8 6NY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Eskdale with total crimes: 5
  • Police Station with total crimes: 4

WN8 6NY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1918.8390.00%
Violence and sexual offences117.30-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson64.23100.00%
Public order52.3166.67%
Other theft41.92300.00%
Other crime11.540.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.22-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour106.15-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson33.8450.00%
Public order31.150.00%
Other crime11.150.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.38-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2422.2950.00%
Anti-social behaviour179.22142.86%
Shoplifting56.53400.00%
Public order31.920.00%
Drugs31.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Other theft10.77-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.2223.08%
Anti-social behaviour76.15-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson32.69-25.00%
Public order31.1550.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Other theft20.77-50.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Robbery10.38-50.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%
Shoplifting10.38-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1719.6030.77%
Violence and sexual offences136.538.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.99-55.56%
Other theft41.54-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.54200.00%
Shoplifting31.150.00%
Drugs21.150.00%
Public order20.77-50.00%
Robbery20.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1321.13-18.75%
Violence and sexual offences124.9920.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.61-10.00%
Other theft53.4625.00%
Burglary41.92-60.00%
Public order41.54100.00%
Shoplifting31.54-40.00%
Drugs21.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1622.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.1525.00%
Burglary103.84233.33%
Violence and sexual offences103.84-41.18%
Shoplifting53.84400.00%
Other theft41.92100.00%
Public order21.54-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.77-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.83-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson86.5360.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.07-46.67%
Vehicle crime43.0733.33%
Burglary31.540.00%
Public order31.1550.00%
Other theft21.15-66.67%
Drugs20.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.38-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.5272.73%
Anti-social behaviour157.30-6.25%
Other theft65.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.31150.00%
Vehicle crime31.920.00%
Shoplifting31.15-57.14%
Public order21.15-71.43%
Robbery10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1619.21-5.88%
Violence and sexual offences116.150.00%
Public order74.23600.00%
Shoplifting72.69600.00%
Vehicle crime32.690.00%
Other theft21.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1715.75-15.00%
Violence and sexual offences116.5337.50%
Vehicle crime34.23200.00%
Burglary31.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.15-62.50%
Other theft11.15-50.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2018.4417.65%
Criminal damage and arson87.68166.67%
Violence and sexual offences83.070.00%
Other crime33.070.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Possession of weapons20.770.00%
Public order10.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-75.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.38-85.71%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1716.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.530.00%
Shoplifting73.070.00%
Vehicle crime42.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.540.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 192 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.77 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202410
May 202417
April 20247
March 202417
February 202413
January 202416
December 20238
November 202315
October 202316
September 202317
August 202320
July 202317

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20249
January 202410
December 20238
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233
August 20238
July 20233

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202416
May 202424
April 202416
March 202413
February 202412
January 202410
December 202317
November 202319
October 202311
September 202311
August 20238
July 20238

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20233

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 202410
December 20233
September 20233
July 20231

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
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231
August 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237
September 20231
August 20231
July 20237

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
August 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Eskdale
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Elmstead
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Eskbank
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Fenney Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Houghton'S Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Evenwood
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Elswick
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Firbeck
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Flimby
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Flaxton
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Eskbrook
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Flamstead
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Findon Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Hallcroft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Harsnips
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1