MAPLEWOOD, WN8 6RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 6RJ

MAPLEWOOD, WN8 6RJ, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.59 per 1,000 population. This WN8 6RJ 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 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WN8 6RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Summer Street with total crimes: 11
  • Northfield with total crimes: 7
  • Mountwood with total crimes: 2

MAPLEWOOD, WN8 6RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences33.52-66.67%
Burglary21.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.57350.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.53-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.010.00%
Public order21.510.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.53-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences22.52-71.43%
Burglary11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In July 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 offences711.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.520.00%
Other crime23.020.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20247
May 20249
April 202411
March 20242
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20246
February 20248
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233
September 20239
August 20232
July 20237

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 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
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242
September 20233
July 20232

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231
August 20231
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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
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 1 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

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WN8 6RJ 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. Mountwood
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Marlborough
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Lambourne
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Ashmead Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Lyndhurst
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Newby Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1