SKELMERSDALE ROAD, WN8 8BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 8BU

SKELMERSDALE ROAD, WN8 8BU, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.41 per 1,000 population. This WN8 8BU 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 8BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 8BU, encompassing approximately 175 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WN8 8BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kerfoot'S Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Skelmersdale Road with total crimes: 1

SKELMERSDALE ROAD, WN8 8BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order111.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.700.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour15.700.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour111.410.00%
Public order15.700.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour111.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.700.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary15.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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April 20241

A total of 2 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

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April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Kerfoot'S Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 2. Skelmersdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1