MAPLEWOOD, WN8 6RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 6RJ

MAPLEWOOD, WN8 6RJ, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.55 per 1,000 population. This WN8 6RJ 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 6RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 6RJ, encompassing approximately 1987 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WN8 6RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Summer Street with total crimes: 4
  • Northfield with total crimes: 4
  • Lambourne with total crimes: 2

MAPLEWOOD, WN8 6RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.5540.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.52400.00%
Other crime12.520.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.04-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson22.52100.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-88.89%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.59175.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.5428.57%
Public order24.53100.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.04-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences43.52100.00%
Other crime22.010.00%
Public order11.010.00%

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 behaviour97.55-18.18%
Other crime24.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.01-66.67%
Public order11.01-50.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.57450.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.540.00%
Other crime23.020.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Burglary21.010.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.54-25.00%
Other theft33.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.51-66.67%
Theft from the person11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.05166.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.0350.00%
Other theft13.02-75.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.060.00%
Other theft42.01300.00%
Burglary32.0150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Public order10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.0233.33%
Burglary22.010.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.0350.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.510.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.520.00%
Burglary21.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20249
June 20247
May 20249
April 202411
March 20242
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 202411
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20246
February 20248
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
January 20242

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 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
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Summer Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Northfield
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Lambourne
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Newby Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Ashmead Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Lyndhurst
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Larkhill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1