SPENCERS LANE, WN8 9JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 9JR

SPENCERS LANE, WN8 9JR, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.79 per 1,000 population. This WN8 9JR 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 9JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 9JR, encompassing approximately 1622 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (1100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

WN8 9JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbeystead with total crimes: 7
  • Eskbank with total crimes: 5
  • Eskdale with total crimes: 3

SPENCERS LANE, WN8 9JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.791100.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.39-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.46-40.00%
Other theft11.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.7066.67%
Other crime13.080.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-93.33%
Burglary10.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.17114.29%
Criminal damage and arson39.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.85-40.00%
Other theft11.850.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In May 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 offences711.09133.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.310.00%
Drugs23.080.00%
Vehicle crime21.23100.00%
Public order11.230.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.78150.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.08-57.14%
Other crime11.850.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.8640.00%
Vehicle crime44.31300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.460.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.63-28.57%
Burglary23.08-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary712.32250.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.3140.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.31-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-33.33%
Drugs21.230.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson612.94500.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.70-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour33.08-25.00%
Burglary21.85100.00%
Other theft21.23-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.23-33.33%
Other crime11.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.9416.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.310.00%
Other theft32.46200.00%
Vehicle crime31.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.7033.33%
Vehicle crime22.46100.00%
Burglary11.230.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In September 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 offences46.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.460.00%
Vehicle crime11.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20241
June 202415
May 20247
April 20243
March 20247
February 20245
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 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
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 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
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Abbeystead
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Eskbank
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Eskdale
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Ambergate
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Greenway Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Daniels Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Ambleside Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Digmoor Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1