WN8 7HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 7HT

WN8 7HT, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 1 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.35 per 1,000 population. This WN8 7HT 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 7HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 7HT, encompassing approximately 739 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WN8 7HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

WN8 7HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting11.35-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.1150.00%
Shoplifting24.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.700.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.700.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.70-66.67%
Shoplifting11.35-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour310.82200.00%
Shoplifting24.060.00%
Theft from the person22.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.700.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.35-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.060.00%
Shoplifting11.350.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour15.410.00%
Burglary11.350.00%
Bicycle theft11.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.35-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.700.00%

In October 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime11.350.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour26.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.700.00%
Burglary11.350.00%
Shoplifting11.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WN8 7HT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1