MEREWOOD, WN8 6RX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 6RX

MEREWOOD, WN8 6RX, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.87 per 1,000 population. This WN8 6RX 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 6RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 6RX, encompassing approximately 1722 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WN8 6RX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Summer Street with total crimes: 11
  • Mountwood with total crimes: 2
  • Marlborough with total crimes: 2

MEREWOOD, WN8 6RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.87200.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.22-40.00%
Burglary21.74100.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In June 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 behaviour56.97-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences32.9050.00%
Other crime21.74100.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.64-33.33%
Other crime11.16-50.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.71300.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.640.00%
Other crime21.740.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.80-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.74-33.33%
Other theft21.16100.00%
Theft from the person21.160.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%

In February 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 offences55.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.90-25.00%
Other theft11.74-75.00%

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 behaviour48.130.00%
Other theft42.32300.00%
Burglary22.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.5566.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.90100.00%
Burglary22.320.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.06-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.48-44.44%
Burglary12.900.00%

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 offences910.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.2266.67%
Vehicle crime22.900.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.320.00%
Burglary11.740.00%

In July 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 behaviour35.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.740.00%
Other crime11.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20248
April 20248
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
September 20235
August 20233
July 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
July 20231

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235
September 20239
July 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242

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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Summer Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Mountwood
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Marlborough
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Ashmead Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Newby Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1