WN8 8BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 8BB

WN8 8BB, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.59 per 1,000 population. This WN8 8BB 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 (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WN8 8BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 8BB, encompassing approximately 1276 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (1100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

WN8 8BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waverley with total crimes: 11
  • Barnes Road with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

WN8 8BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1219.591100.00%
Burglary49.40300.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.13-57.14%
Other crime12.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.78-66.67%
Robbery10.780.00%
Public order10.78-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.75133.33%
Shoplifting35.480.00%
Public order22.350.00%
Burglary11.57-66.67%
Other theft10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary38.6250.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.35200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.350.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.05-40.00%
Shoplifting22.350.00%
Burglary21.57100.00%
Public order11.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.1066.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.92400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.9233.33%
Burglary13.130.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.05-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour32.35-40.00%
Vehicle crime12.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.7540.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.480.00%
Possession of weapons13.920.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.7525.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.92-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson23.92-33.33%
Shoplifting21.57100.00%
Vehicle crime11.570.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour814.10100.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.27-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson33.1350.00%
Shoplifting12.350.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.32250.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.4833.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.130.00%
Other theft11.57-50.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour310.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.35100.00%
Other theft21.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.57-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.57-66.67%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.100.00%
Vehicle crime36.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.35-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.350.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%

In September 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 offences814.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.270.00%
Burglary33.920.00%
Other theft22.350.00%
Shoplifting11.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20248
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20247
February 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 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
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Waverley
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Barnes Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 4. Parkside Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Whitburn
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Ashwall Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Old Town Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Swift'S Fold
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Liverpool Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1