MEADWAY, WN8 6QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 6QN

MEADWAY, WN8 6QN, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.69 per 1,000 population. This WN8 6QN 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 6QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 6QN, encompassing approximately 2422 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WN8 6QN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Summer Street with total crimes: 11
  • Northfield with total crimes: 7
  • Lyndale with total crimes: 6

MEADWAY, WN8 6QN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1715.69112.50%
Violence and sexual offences127.02200.00%
Burglary44.95300.00%
Public order21.65100.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.60-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences43.30100.00%
Other crime21.650.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.60-50.00%
Other crime23.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.83-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-50.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1814.45350.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.430.00%
Other crime22.890.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83100.00%
Other theft20.83-33.33%
Burglary20.830.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.84-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.89-60.00%
Other theft31.65200.00%
Shoplifting21.24100.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.3266.67%
Anti-social behaviour104.13-16.67%
Other theft14.13-75.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-80.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1213.2171.43%
Violence and sexual offences64.950.00%
Burglary52.4866.67%
Other theft42.06300.00%
Vehicle crime31.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.24-50.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.6775.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.89100.00%
Burglary32.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.13100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.65-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24100.00%
Other crime10.830.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.13-55.56%
Burglary21.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In September 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 offences910.32125.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.72-16.67%
Public order42.060.00%
Vehicle crime31.65200.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.02-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson42.48300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.65-42.86%
Burglary21.65100.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-66.67%

In July 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 behaviour1111.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.540.00%
Vehicle crime32.890.00%
Other theft31.240.00%
Other crime21.240.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 20248
May 20249
April 202418
March 20244
February 202410
January 202412
December 20237
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235
August 20236
July 202311

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
September 20234
July 20231

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20244
May 20242
April 20247
March 20247
February 202410
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20239
August 20234
July 20237

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20243
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
November 20231
July 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Summer Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Northfield
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Lyndale
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Langtree
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Mountwood
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Marlborough
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Lambourne
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Ashmead Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Leeswood
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Lyndhurst
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Newburn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Newby Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1