HELMSDALE, WN8 6QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 6QG

HELMSDALE, WN8 6QG, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.76 per 1,000 population. This WN8 6QG 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 6QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 6QG, encompassing approximately 3074 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WN8 6QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Falkland with total crimes: 9
  • Fairlie with total crimes: 5
  • Flimby with total crimes: 3

HELMSDALE, WN8 6QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.769.09%
Violence and sexual offences123.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.98-66.67%
Other crime10.33-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.7133.33%
Anti-social behaviour113.900.00%
Vehicle crime33.5850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9850.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Other crime20.65100.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.4137.50%
Violence and sexual offences93.58-10.00%
Bicycle theft22.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Public order20.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-33.33%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.78-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour83.25-11.11%
Public order32.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9850.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%

In May 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 offences128.78-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour93.9012.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.930.00%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-66.67%
Public order10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.55100.00%
Vehicle crime32.60200.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.13-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.55-73.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.99-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour156.837.14%
Other theft24.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.65-66.67%
Drugs10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.61120.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.16180.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.55200.00%
Vehicle crime30.980.00%
Burglary30.980.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.51-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour53.25-54.55%
Public order31.630.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.0885.71%
Anti-social behaviour114.2383.33%
Other theft23.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences76.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.280.00%
Drugs31.950.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 202411
June 20248
May 20249
April 20248
March 20244
February 202415
January 202414
December 20235
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 20249
June 202410
May 202412
April 202414
March 202414
February 202421
January 202422
December 202310
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 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 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 2 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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Falkland
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Fairlie
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Flimby
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Flaxton
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ferndale
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Harsnips
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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. Fairhaven
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Birch Green Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1