LIMEFIELD DRIVE, WN8 9EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 9EB

LIMEFIELD DRIVE, WN8 9EB, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.18 per 1,000 population. This WN8 9EB 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 9EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 9EB, encompassing approximately 2752 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

WN8 9EB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carfield with total crimes: 3
  • Sutches Mews with total crimes: 2
  • Ravenhead Way with total crimes: 2

LIMEFIELD DRIVE, WN8 9EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.1866.67%
Burglary31.8250.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.09-40.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.72-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour31.82-57.14%
Burglary21.09100.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.537.69%
Anti-social behaviour75.09-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.54-50.00%
Other crime20.73100.00%
Public order10.73-50.00%
Other theft10.36-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.6230.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.72150.00%
Other theft53.6325.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.820.00%
Burglary41.450.00%
Drugs31.4550.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.63-20.00%
Other theft41.45300.00%
Public order21.45100.00%
Drugs20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-50.00%

In April 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 offences56.90-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour51.82-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.82200.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.54-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.27-25.00%
Drugs12.180.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.35-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour83.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Robbery10.730.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.08140.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.36-33.33%
Public order32.910.00%
Possession of weapons21.090.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.72500.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.36-44.44%
Burglary21.820.00%
Possession of weapons20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.810.00%
Other crime23.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.270.00%
Burglary42.180.00%
Other theft21.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
March 20241
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 202414
June 202413
May 202410
April 20245
March 20249
February 202410
January 202412
December 20235
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
June 202410
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20248
January 20248
December 202312
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 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
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20243

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Carfield
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Sutches Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ravenhead Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Moor Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Back Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cherrycroft
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Ormskirk Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Colinton
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Limefield Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Danbers
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Clay Brow Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Darfield
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1