THORNTON, WN8 8QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 8QP

THORNTON, WN8 8QP, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.90 per 1,000 population. This WN8 8QP 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 8QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 8QP, encompassing approximately 2783 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WN8 8QP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Teversham with total crimes: 7
  • Tanfields with total crimes: 4
  • Appleton Road with total crimes: 2

THORNTON, WN8 8QP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.90125.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.23-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson22.16100.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Other crime10.36-66.67%
Drugs10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.34250.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.03100.00%
Other crime31.440.00%
Vehicle crime21.08100.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences42.87-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.44-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.26300.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.31-37.50%
Other theft21.800.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In May 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 behaviour86.11700.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.87-75.00%
Public order21.08100.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.75140.00%
Other crime24.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-66.67%
Public order10.360.00%

In March 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 offences53.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.80-57.14%
Burglary11.080.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.39600.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.800.00%
Public order10.720.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.59-16.67%
Other crime11.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-66.67%
Burglary10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.16300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.440.00%
Burglary11.08-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.75-25.00%
Burglary32.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.870.00%
Vehicle crime32.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20248
April 20241
March 20243
February 20247
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
July 20244
June 202412
May 20243
April 202412
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Teversham
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Tanfields
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Appleton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Millbrook Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. The Winsters
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Willow Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Larch Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Poplar Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Glenburn Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. A577
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1