WHEATACRE, WN8 8AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 8AJ

WHEATACRE, WN8 8AJ, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.88 per 1,000 population. This WN8 8AJ 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 8AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 8AJ, encompassing approximately 2285 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WN8 8AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waverley with total crimes: 4
  • Whitburn with total crimes: 3
  • Cedar Grove with total crimes: 2

WHEATACRE, WN8 8AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.750.00%
Burglary31.75200.00%
Other crime11.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.13-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences41.750.00%
Shoplifting21.750.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.3850.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.94-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.75100.00%
Drugs21.750.00%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.56-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.63-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.19-33.33%
Public order10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.1960.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.5033.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.500.00%
Possession of weapons11.310.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.1920.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.63-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.19-25.00%
Burglary21.31100.00%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%
Shoplifting20.88100.00%
Public order10.88-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.07-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences52.63-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson42.19100.00%
Other theft31.7550.00%
Public order21.31-33.33%
Burglary10.88-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.8862.50%
Anti-social behaviour75.6940.00%
Public order33.060.00%
Burglary21.31100.00%
Robbery20.880.00%
Other theft20.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.07-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour53.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.190.00%
Vehicle crime11.75-66.67%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.5080.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.94-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.19300.00%
Vehicle crime31.750.00%
Other theft11.31-66.67%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.50-37.50%
Burglary32.19200.00%
Other theft31.31200.00%
Public order21.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.69-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences83.5060.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.50100.00%
Vehicle crime21.75100.00%
Other theft10.88-75.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.940.00%
Other theft42.190.00%
Other crime21.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20248
February 20246
January 20245
December 202313
November 20238
October 20239
September 20235
August 20238
July 20235

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20249
April 20246
March 20248
February 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235
September 20238
August 20238
July 20239

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
August 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WN8 8AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Waverley
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Whitburn
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Cedar Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Birch Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Old Town Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Beech Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Woodcroft
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Fern Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Ann Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. West Park Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1