WN8 6WA, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.69 per 1,000 population. This WN8 6WA 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 (August 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WN8 6WA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 6WA, encompassing approximately 467 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 10.69 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 4.28 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 2.14 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 2.14 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 3 | 12.83 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 6.41 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 2.14 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 2.14 | -66.67% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 10.69 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 6.41 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 2.14 | -50.00% |
In May 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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 12.83 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 6.41 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 4.28 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 10.69 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 4.28 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 2.14 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 2.14 | -66.67% |
In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 14.97 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 6.41 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 6.41 | -50.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 10.69 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 4.28 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 4.28 | -50.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 19.24 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 4.28 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 4.28 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 2.14 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 2.14 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 2.14 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 2.14 | -75.00% |
In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 14.97 | 300.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 8.55 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 4.28 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 1 | 10.69 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 2.14 | -66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 2.14 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.14 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 2.14 | -66.67% |
In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 17.10 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 6.41 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 6.41 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 2.14 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public order | 1 | 4.28 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 2.14 | 0.00% |
A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 16 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2024 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WN8 6WA postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |