SHERWOOD DRIVE, WN8 6SF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 6SF

SHERWOOD DRIVE, WN8 6SF, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.47 per 1,000 population. This WN8 6SF 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 6SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 6SF, encompassing approximately 1050 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WN8 6SF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Falkland with total crimes: 9
  • Firwood with total crimes: 1
  • Sherwood Drive with total crimes: 1

SHERWOOD DRIVE, WN8 6SF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.47-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences44.7633.33%
Other theft13.810.00%
Burglary10.950.00%

In August 2024, 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 behaviour69.5250.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.860.00%

In July 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 offences611.42200.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.710.00%
Other crime13.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.90-50.00%
Burglary11.900.00%
Public order10.950.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.90-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.6650.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.86-33.33%
Other crime11.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

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 offences36.66-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.86-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson11.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour916.1828.57%
Violence and sexual offences68.57-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.710.00%
Burglary10.950.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.13300.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.61600.00%
Burglary16.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order26.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.90100.00%
Other crime11.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.81100.00%
Other theft11.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.95-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.660.00%
Other theft14.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20249
January 20247
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20248
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Falkland
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Firwood
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Sherwood Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1