THORNBY, WN8 8QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 8QW

THORNBY, WN8 8QW, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.58 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 (September 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 Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WN8 8QW 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

THORNBY, WN8 8QW 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 behaviour97.5880.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.10-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson22.07100.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Other crime10.34-66.67%
Drugs10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 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 offences87.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.760.00%
Vehicle crime32.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

Crime by Type

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
September 20249
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 202411
April 20241
March 20244
February 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237

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 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 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 202413
May 20244
April 202413
March 20247
February 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242

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 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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

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 8QW 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