HAWKSCLOUGH, WN8 6PY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 6PY

HAWKSCLOUGH, WN8 6PY, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.35 per 1,000 population. This WN8 6PY 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 6PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 6PY, encompassing approximately 2832 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WN8 6PY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Flimby with total crimes: 3
  • Flaxton with total crimes: 3
  • Ferndale with total crimes: 3

HAWKSCLOUGH, WN8 6PY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.35-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.47-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.06-66.67%
Other crime10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.30500.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.24-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson32.470.00%
Vehicle crime31.06200.00%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.8257.14%
Criminal damage and arson33.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.06-77.78%
Drugs20.710.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.7112.50%
Anti-social behaviour73.18-36.36%
Burglary12.470.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.7737.50%
Violence and sexual offences83.88-46.67%
Public order12.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.29100.00%
Vehicle crime32.820.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.8236.36%
Anti-social behaviour45.29-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson21.41-33.33%
Public order20.71100.00%
Drugs20.710.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.59-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour93.8828.57%
Criminal damage and arson33.1850.00%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-50.00%
Burglary10.35-80.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.6555.56%
Anti-social behaviour74.9475.00%
Burglary52.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences96.71-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour43.18-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.41100.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.9485.71%
Anti-social behaviour124.5950.00%
Burglary34.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.820.00%
Public order32.470.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20242
June 20249
May 20248
April 202415
March 202415
February 202411
January 202414
December 20239
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202411
June 20247
May 202411
April 20248
March 20244
February 20249
January 20247
December 20234
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20245
November 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20242
February 20242
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Flimby
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Flaxton
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ferndale
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Harsnips
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Elmers Green
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Evington
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Flordon
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Findon Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Heversham
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Birch Green Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1