WN8 8RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 8RA

WN8 8RA, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.96 per 1,000 population. This WN8 8RA 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 8RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 8RA, encompassing approximately 1606 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WN8 8RA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Teversham with total crimes: 7
  • Appleton Road with total crimes: 2
  • Millbrook Close with total crimes: 2

WN8 8RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.96-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour53.11150.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.11100.00%
Burglary21.25100.00%
Other crime11.250.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.34350.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.600.00%
Burglary11.250.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.74-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.47200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.870.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.87-60.00%
Public order11.250.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In April 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 offences54.3625.00%
Other crime13.110.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.1133.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.49-75.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.4950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.870.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.49100.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.250.00%
Drugs11.250.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.850.00%
Burglary22.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.490.00%
Vehicle crime31.870.00%
Other crime11.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

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 8RA postcode area is presented below.

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