THORNBY, WN8 8QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 8QW

THORNBY, WN8 8QW, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.30 per 1,000 population. This WN8 8QW 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 8QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 8QW, encompassing approximately 2901 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WN8 8QW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Teversham with total crimes: 9
  • Tarlswood with total crimes: 5
  • Tanfields with total crimes: 2

THORNBY, WN8 8QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.30250.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.82150.00%
Other crime31.720.00%
Vehicle crime21.03100.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

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 offences43.10-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour21.38-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.65225.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.48-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson22.07100.00%
Possession of weapons20.69100.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.931000.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.79-69.23%
Public order21.38100.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.8685.71%
Other crime24.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-75.00%
Public order10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.1440.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.41-42.86%
Burglary11.380.00%

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 behaviour75.51250.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.720.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.79-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour21.72-50.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.2416.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.41400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.72-20.00%
Public order21.380.00%
Burglary10.69-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences66.20-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.07-28.57%
Burglary31.720.00%
Vehicle crime21.03-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-50.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.24-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.76-22.22%
Vehicle crime32.41200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-71.43%
Other crime10.690.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.100.00%
Burglary32.410.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 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
September 20231

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20244
June 202413
May 20244
April 202413
March 20247
February 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 202411
April 20241
March 20244
February 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237
September 20239

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
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231
September 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Teversham
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Tarlswood
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Tanfields
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Millbrook Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Beech Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Lancaster Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wilcove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Pine Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Poplar Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sycamore Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tewkesbury
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1