VILLAGE CLOSE, WN8 8BF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 8BF

VILLAGE CLOSE, WN8 8BF, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.14 per 1,000 population. This WN8 8BF 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 8BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 8BF, encompassing approximately 983 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WN8 8BF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waverley with total crimes: 4
  • Old Town Close with total crimes: 2
  • West Park Close with total crimes: 1

VILLAGE CLOSE, WN8 8BF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.14200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.050.00%
Burglary23.050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.120.00%
Burglary23.05100.00%
Shoplifting12.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.02-66.67%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson515.26400.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.0550.00%
Burglary13.050.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.05-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.030.00%
Burglary11.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.14-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.0550.00%
Other theft13.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.15-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences24.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.03-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour714.2475.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.1250.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.05-50.00%
Public order12.030.00%
Other theft11.020.00%

In December 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 offences411.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.070.00%
Public order12.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson27.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.030.00%
Vehicle crime12.03-66.67%
Burglary11.020.00%
Public order11.020.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.17-14.29%
Vehicle crime36.100.00%
Possession of weapons13.050.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences716.27133.33%
Anti-social behaviour57.12150.00%
Burglary35.090.00%
Other theft13.050.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.05-33.33%
Other theft12.030.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.050.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.020.00%
Other theft11.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
September 20235
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
October 20236
September 20237
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
August 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Waverley
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Old Town Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. West Park Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Village Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1