WINDGATE, WN8 8NZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 8NZ

WINDGATE, WN8 8NZ, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.19 per 1,000 population. This WN8 8NZ 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 8NZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 8NZ, encompassing approximately 1668 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WN8 8NZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willow Hey with total crimes: 6
  • Tanfields with total crimes: 4
  • Wigan Road with total crimes: 2

WINDGATE, WN8 8NZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.19300.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.790.00%
Other theft21.80100.00%
Drugs21.200.00%
Public order11.200.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences34.79-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.80-50.00%
Other theft11.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.99-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.00-42.86%
Shoplifting32.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.80100.00%
Vehicle crime11.20-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.9916.67%
Violence and sexual offences64.2020.00%
Vehicle crime23.60100.00%
Public order11.200.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In May 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 behaviour610.19500.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.60-37.50%
Possession of weapons13.000.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-50.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.99300.00%
Vehicle crime24.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.200.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-66.67%
Public order10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.190.00%
Drugs31.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.80-33.33%
Other theft11.200.00%
Burglary10.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.60-50.00%

In February 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 offences34.79-40.00%
Burglary21.800.00%
Shoplifting21.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.1925.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.0050.00%
Burglary21.80100.00%
Drugs21.200.00%
Other crime11.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.60-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.59-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour22.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Shoplifting21.20100.00%
Burglary11.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.7975.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.200.00%
Other theft10.60-66.67%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour410.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.400.00%
Other theft32.400.00%
Theft from the person11.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20244
June 20247
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20248
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20243
January 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Willow Hey
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Tanfields
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wigan Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Wolverton
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Winsters
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1