WN8 9DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 9DB

WN8 9DB, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.17 per 1,000 population. This WN8 9DB 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 9DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 9DB, encompassing approximately 1051 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WN8 9DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbeystead with total crimes: 7
  • Ambergate with total crimes: 3
  • Greenway Avenue with total crimes: 2

WN8 9DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.17600.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.76100.00%
Burglary11.900.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Robbery10.950.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.6166.67%
Violence and sexual offences14.76-83.33%
Burglary10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%

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 offences611.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.710.00%
Other theft12.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Public order10.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.85-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.85100.00%
Other theft11.900.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.710.00%
Other theft13.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.95-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime512.36400.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.76400.00%
Drugs14.760.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Other crime10.950.00%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary12.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.95-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.56100.00%
Drugs23.800.00%
Burglary11.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour36.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.850.00%
Burglary11.900.00%
Other theft10.950.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour36.6650.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.850.00%
Drugs11.900.00%
Burglary10.950.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.76100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.900.00%
Burglary11.900.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.900.00%
Other theft10.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WN8 9DB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Abbeystead
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Ambergate
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Greenway Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Daniels Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Gillibrands Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Ambleside Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Digmoor Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1