WN8 6RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 6RE

WN8 6RE, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.16 per 1,000 population. This WN8 6RE 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 6RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 6RE, encompassing approximately 3316 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WN8 6RE area, explore the WN8 6RE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (366.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WN8 6RE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Falkland with total crimes: 7
  • Longhey with total crimes: 4
  • Heversham with total crimes: 4

WN8 6RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.16366.67%
Anti-social behaviour144.2255.56%
Drugs24.220.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.73125.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.71-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.9050.00%
Public order20.90100.00%
Burglary10.60-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences96.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.71-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-60.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Other crime10.60-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.55250.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.2250.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.71150.00%
Other theft31.5150.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Public order10.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences65.13-64.71%
Anti-social behaviour41.81-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.16-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour125.13-25.00%
Burglary33.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90100.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.27250.00%
Anti-social behaviour166.33220.00%
Burglary34.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.8125.00%
Public order21.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In November 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 offences65.13-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.8133.33%
Other theft31.210.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.43-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.41-75.00%
Other theft30.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90100.00%
Drugs20.60100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.84-58.62%
Violence and sexual offences103.62-44.44%
Other theft23.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2917.7970.59%
Violence and sexual offences188.7512.50%
Criminal damage and arson35.43200.00%
Burglary20.90100.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1711.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences165.130.00%
Public order14.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 20243
May 20249
April 20249
March 20246
February 202417
January 202421
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238
September 202310
August 202318
July 202316

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 20249
May 20244
April 202414
March 20244
February 202412
January 202416
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 202312
August 202329
July 202317

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

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 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

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

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Falkland
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Longhey
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 3. Heversham
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fairhaven
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Langtree
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Ledburn
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Lowcroft
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Ashwood
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Heathgate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Kingfisher Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lindholme
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Elmer'S Green Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Helmsdale
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Foxfold
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Fairlie
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1