WN8 6QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 6QS

WN8 6QS, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.86 per 1,000 population. This WN8 6QS 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 (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WN8 6QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 6QS, encompassing approximately 3271 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WN8 6QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lulworth with total crimes: 5
  • Northfield with total crimes: 5
  • Lyndale with total crimes: 4

WN8 6QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.8611.11%
Anti-social behaviour63.06-71.43%
Other theft41.830.00%
Drugs21.220.00%
Vehicle crime20.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61100.00%
Burglary10.61-75.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2111.31110.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.42200.00%
Burglary42.75300.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour104.58100.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.060.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.97-68.75%
Violence and sexual offences31.53-70.00%
Other crime20.92100.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1610.70433.33%
Violence and sexual offences104.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.0650.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.28-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.53-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Shoplifting20.61100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.64-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences83.060.00%
Burglary22.45-33.33%
Public order20.61100.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.5671.43%
Violence and sexual offences83.6733.33%
Burglary32.45200.00%
Vehicle crime30.920.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

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 behaviour75.5016.67%
Violence and sexual offences62.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.9750.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.89-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22100.00%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.500.00%
Public order42.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20249
June 20243
May 20243
April 202410
March 20245
February 20248
January 20248
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202421
June 202410
May 20245
April 202416
March 20243
February 202410
January 202412
December 20237
November 20236
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
January 20243
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Lulworth
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Northfield
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Lyndale
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Lindholme
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ledburn
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Kingsbury Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Larkhill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Lowcroft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lindens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Lambourne
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Meadow Clough
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Jackfield Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1