LEESWOOD, WN8 6TH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 6TH

LEESWOOD, WN8 6TH, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.29 per 1,000 population. This WN8 6TH 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 6TH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 6TH, encompassing approximately 3619 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WN8 6TH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Inskip Court with total crimes: 7
  • Fairlie with total crimes: 5
  • Fairburn with total crimes: 3

LEESWOOD, WN8 6TH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour168.2977.78%
Violence and sexual offences64.42-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.660.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.84-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences82.49-20.00%
Other theft42.210.00%
Vehicle crime31.11200.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Burglary10.55-83.33%
Other crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2111.6031.25%
Violence and sexual offences105.80150.00%
Burglary62.76500.00%
Bicycle theft21.660.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour166.08220.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.420.00%
Public order11.110.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In May 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 behaviour54.42-72.22%
Violence and sexual offences41.38-50.00%
Other crime21.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-60.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour189.39350.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.9714.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.2166.67%
Other theft21.38-50.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.08-56.25%
Other theft41.9333.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.11-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1150.00%
Shoplifting20.83100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.2245.45%
Anti-social behaviour84.42-46.67%
Other theft32.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Burglary20.55-50.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour159.39150.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.1422.22%
Burglary43.04300.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.53350.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.4950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.66-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.32-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.11-25.00%
Other theft20.83-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.55-50.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.110.00%
Other theft31.110.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 202421
June 202416
May 20245
April 202418
March 20244
February 20248
January 202415
December 20236
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202410
June 20244
May 20244
April 20248
March 20247
February 202416
January 202411
December 20239
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Inskip Court
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Fairlie
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Fairburn
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lyndale
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Lambourne
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Lulworth
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Longhey
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Ludlow
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Fairhaven
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ashmead Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Leeswood
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Ledburn
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ashley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Lyndhurst
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Larkhill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1