SWIFTS FOLD, WN8 8BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 8BN

SWIFTS FOLD, WN8 8BN, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.77 per 1,000 population. This WN8 8BN 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 8BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 8BN, encompassing approximately 1393 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WN8 8BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waverley with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Swift'S Fold with total crimes: 2

SWIFTS FOLD, WN8 8BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences710.77133.33%
Shoplifting35.020.00%
Public order22.150.00%
Burglary11.44-66.67%
Other theft10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-66.67%

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
Burglary37.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.15200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.150.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

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 offences36.46-40.00%
Shoplifting22.150.00%
Burglary21.44100.00%
Public order11.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-75.00%

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 offences512.9266.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.59400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.5933.33%
Burglary12.870.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

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 offences36.46-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour32.15-40.00%
Vehicle crime12.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

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 offences710.7740.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.020.00%
Possession of weapons13.590.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%

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 offences510.7725.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.59-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson23.59-33.33%
Shoplifting21.44100.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%

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 behaviour712.2075.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.02-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.8750.00%
Shoplifting12.150.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

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 offences712.20250.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.0233.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.87100.00%
Other theft11.44-50.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.890.00%
Other theft22.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.44-75.00%
Shoplifting11.440.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.74-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

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 offences812.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.740.00%
Other theft23.590.00%
Burglary21.440.00%
Shoplifting11.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Waverley
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 3. Swift'S Fold
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Whitburn
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. West Park Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Ashwall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Waldron
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Old Town Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Liverpool Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1