APPLETON ROAD, WN8 8RP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 8RP

APPLETON ROAD, WN8 8RP, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.69 per 1,000 population. This WN8 8RP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WN8 postcode area, which has experienced 381 crimes and a crime rate of 8.09 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WN8 8RP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 8RP, encompassing approximately 2710 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WN8 8RP area, explore the WN8 8RP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-77.78% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WN8 8RP Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Winsters with total crimes: 2
  • Windrows with total crimes: 2
  • Willow Hey with total crimes: 2

APPLETON ROAD, WN8 8RP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences53.69-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour21.84-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.9657.14%
Anti-social behaviour94.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.32100.00%
Public order10.74-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.49350.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.32-41.67%
Public order22.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%

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 offences126.64140.00%
Other crime24.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-60.00%
Public order20.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.8025.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.8425.00%
Drugs21.840.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.4333.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In January 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 offences33.69-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.80-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.48300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.48-60.00%
Burglary10.74-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

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 offences66.27-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.21-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.84-50.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-66.67%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

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 offences88.12-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.9520.00%
Vehicle crime42.21300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.48-50.00%
Other crime11.110.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.69500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.2125.00%
Burglary31.84200.00%
Vehicle crime11.11-66.67%

In August 2023, 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 offences55.90-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.84-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.11-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-66.67%
Public order10.370.00%

In July 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 offences68.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.210.00%
Burglary31.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Theft from the person20.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202411
May 20247
April 202412
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238
September 202310
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20236
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20249
May 20249
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20241
January 20241
July 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
July 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. The Winsters
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Windrows
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Willow Hey
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Tanfields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Thurston
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Berry Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Glenburn Road
    Total1
    Other theft1