HARTSHEAD, WN8 6PZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 6PZ

HARTSHEAD, WN8 6PZ, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.78 per 1,000 population. This WN8 6PZ 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 6PZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 6PZ, encompassing approximately 2961 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WN8 6PZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heversham with total crimes: 4
  • Houghton'S Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Flordon with total crimes: 2

HARTSHEAD, WN8 6PZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.7842.86%
Criminal damage and arson33.38200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.01-66.67%
Public order31.01200.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

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 offences96.42-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour73.04-36.36%
Public order12.360.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.7837.50%
Violence and sexual offences113.71-15.38%
Vehicle crime33.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.79-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.3960.00%
Vehicle crime32.70200.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-75.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.7925.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.07-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.6933.33%
Public order21.35100.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.81-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.0512.50%
Criminal damage and arson33.040.00%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-50.00%
Burglary10.34-80.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.4977.78%
Anti-social behaviour85.4060.00%
Burglary52.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6950.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.43-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour53.04-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson21.69100.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.730.00%
Burglary23.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.10-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences73.71-41.67%
Public order32.36200.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.7371.43%
Other crime14.05-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-80.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1411.14-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences74.73-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson52.36400.00%
Other crime21.690.00%
Possession of weapons20.68100.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1611.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.400.00%
Public order23.040.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20247
May 202411
April 20248
March 20245
February 20249
January 20248
December 20235
November 202311
October 202311
September 202314
August 202314
July 202316

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 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20249
May 202411
April 202413
March 202415
February 202412
January 202416
December 20239
November 202314
October 20237
September 202312
August 20237
July 20239

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 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
August 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20245
November 20232
July 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
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 6PZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Heversham
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Houghton'S Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Flordon
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Evenwood
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Firbeck
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Heathgate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Flimby
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Flaxton
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Flamstead
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Findon Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Hallcroft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Helmsdale
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Harsnips
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Hawksclough
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Elmers Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Foxfold
    Total1
    Other crime1