OAKWOOD, WN8 6UY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 6UY

OAKWOOD, WN8 6UY, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.30 per 1,000 population. This WN8 6UY 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 6UY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 6UY, encompassing approximately 1954 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WN8 6UY 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

OAKWOOD, WN8 6UY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, 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 behaviour1113.3037.50%
Violence and sexual offences95.63350.00%
Drugs24.600.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.70166.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.0950.00%
Public order21.53100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.02-75.00%
Burglary11.02-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

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 offences88.7033.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.09-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.53100.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In April 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 offences67.6720.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.07100.00%
Other crime12.050.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.14-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour22.56-77.78%
Public order21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.23-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences74.60-58.82%
Drugs13.580.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.88183.33%
Anti-social behaviour118.70175.00%
Vehicle crime25.630.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

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 offences67.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.070.00%
Public order22.050.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.65-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.05300.00%
Other theft32.0550.00%
Burglary11.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.14-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.07100.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-90.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.74-64.29%
Violence and sexual offences95.12-47.06%
Other theft14.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2827.6375.00%
Violence and sexual offences1714.336.25%
Criminal damage and arson28.70100.00%
Burglary21.02100.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour168.190.00%
Public order18.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20242
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
February 20247
January 202417
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236
September 20239
August 202317
July 202316

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20249
January 202411
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231
September 202310
August 202328
July 202316

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
December 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
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 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 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 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231
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

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WN8 6UY 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. Lowcroft
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Ashwood
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Heathgate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Kingfisher Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Elmer'S Green Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Helmsdale
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Foxfold
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Fairlie
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1