ASHWOOD, WN8 6US Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 6US

ASHWOOD, WN8 6US, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.17 per 1,000 population. This WN8 6US 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 6US crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 6US, encompassing approximately 2685 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WN8 6US Crime Hotspots

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

  • Falkland with total crimes: 7
  • Longhey with total crimes: 4
  • Heversham with total crimes: 4

ASHWOOD, WN8 6US Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.1762.50%
Violence and sexual offences114.84266.67%
Drugs24.100.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In June 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 behaviour86.70166.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.98-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.1250.00%
Public order21.12100.00%
Burglary10.74-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.98-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Other crime10.74-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In April 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 offences87.8260.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.98200.00%
Other crime22.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In March 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 offences54.84-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-80.00%
Public order20.74100.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.94-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences83.72-55.56%
Burglary22.98100.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.66125.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.70175.00%
Vehicle crime24.100.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.98-20.00%
Public order21.49100.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour55.9666.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.86-42.86%
Other theft31.490.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.96-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour32.61-72.73%
Other theft31.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.94-62.07%
Violence and sexual offences94.10-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.350.00%
Other theft20.740.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2921.2381.25%
Violence and sexual offences1810.805.88%
Criminal damage and arson26.70100.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour166.330.00%
Public order15.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20243
May 20248
April 20248
March 20245
February 20248
January 202418
December 20238
November 20234
October 20237
September 20239
August 202318
July 202317

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20248
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 202410
January 202411
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 202311
August 202329
July 202316

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Falkland
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Longhey
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 3. Heversham
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ledburn
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Lowcroft
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Ashwood
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Heathgate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Kingfisher Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lindholme
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Elmer'S Green Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Helmsdale
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Foxfold
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Fairlie
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1