WN8 9JE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 9JE

WN8 9JE, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.52 per 1,000 population. This WN8 9JE 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 9JE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 9JE, encompassing approximately 627 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WN8 9JE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Yewdale with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Windrows with total crimes: 2

WN8 9JE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour417.5233.33%
Shoplifting36.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.78-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson13.190.00%
Drugs11.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour312.74200.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.7850.00%
Public order14.780.00%
Other theft11.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.97-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.190.00%
Possession of weapons11.590.00%
Burglary11.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences520.710.00%
Vehicle crime27.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.59-50.00%
Public order11.590.00%
Burglary11.590.00%
Possession of weapons11.590.00%
Other theft11.590.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour211.150.00%
Drugs13.190.00%
Other theft11.590.00%
Burglary11.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.590.00%
Shoplifting11.59-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences312.74-50.00%
Burglary24.78100.00%
Shoplifting23.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences622.30500.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.560.00%
Vehicle crime13.190.00%
Burglary11.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.590.00%
Public order11.590.00%
Shoplifting11.59-50.00%
Drugs11.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour27.97100.00%
Shoplifting23.19100.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.19-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences312.7450.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.78-75.00%
Drugs11.590.00%
Other theft11.59-66.67%
Shoplifting11.590.00%
Other crime11.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour423.900.00%
Other theft36.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.78100.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.19-33.33%
Theft from the person13.190.00%
Vehicle crime11.590.00%
Burglary11.59-50.00%
Shoplifting11.590.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences314.34200.00%
Burglary24.780.00%
Vehicle crime13.19-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.59-75.00%
Public order11.590.00%
Other theft11.59-50.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour422.30300.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.370.00%
Vehicle crime36.370.00%
Other theft24.78-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.19-80.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences525.490.00%
Other theft57.970.00%
Burglary37.970.00%
Theft from the person24.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231
August 20234

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232
July 20233

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233

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

MonthCount
November 20231

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
October 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Yewdale
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 3. Windrows
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Glebe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1