LIVERPOOL ROAD, WN8 8BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 8BJ

LIVERPOOL ROAD, WN8 8BJ, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.95 per 1,000 population. This WN8 8BJ 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 8BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 8BJ, encompassing approximately 1406 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WN8 8BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waverley with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Whitburn with total crimes: 3

LIVERPOOL ROAD, WN8 8BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.950.00%
Burglary32.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.13200.00%
Other theft12.130.00%
Shoplifting10.71-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.11-33.33%
Shoplifting32.840.00%
Burglary22.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.42-80.00%

In May 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 offences614.22200.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.56400.00%
Other theft13.560.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.24-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences23.56-71.43%
Other theft11.42-50.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.8040.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.980.00%
Other theft24.270.00%
Drugs11.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%

In February 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 behaviour612.09-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences54.2725.00%
Shoplifting33.56200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.13-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.420.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour712.8075.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.840.00%
Other theft22.13-33.33%
Shoplifting11.420.00%
Public order10.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.2733.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.84200.00%
Other theft32.130.00%
Robbery12.130.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.53-40.00%
Other theft32.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.13-75.00%
Shoplifting11.420.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%

In October 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 offences814.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.69-16.67%
Vehicle crime23.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.420.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Burglary10.71-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.5160.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.69200.00%
Burglary24.270.00%
Shoplifting11.420.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.42-60.00%
Public order11.420.00%
Shoplifting10.71-66.67%

In July 2023, 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 offences512.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.560.00%
Shoplifting33.560.00%
Other theft22.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.420.00%
Public order10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20247
February 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20238
September 20238
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
August 20232
July 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20236
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 9 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
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Waverley
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Whitburn
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Old Town Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. West Park Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Village Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1