ALDERLEY, WN8 9LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 9LZ

ALDERLEY, WN8 9LZ, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.93 per 1,000 population. This WN8 9LZ 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 9LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 9LZ, encompassing approximately 2766 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

WN8 9LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beechtrees with total crimes: 7
  • Digmoor Road with total crimes: 6
  • Potter Close with total crimes: 6

ALDERLEY, WN8 9LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.93-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour114.70-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson43.98-42.86%
Burglary21.45100.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1718.07-22.73%
Violence and sexual offences146.15180.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.060.00%
Vehicle crime42.53300.00%
Other theft21.450.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2212.2957.14%
Other crime57.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.81-76.19%
Burglary11.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.6340.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.59-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson65.060.00%
Burglary22.17-60.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1717.7141.67%
Violence and sexual offences156.15-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson65.42200.00%
Burglary52.1766.67%
Other crime21.810.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.0130.77%
Anti-social behaviour126.15-14.29%
Burglary34.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08100.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1413.7475.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.06-13.33%
Public order34.70200.00%
Shoplifting21.080.00%
Other theft10.72-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.65-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour85.420.00%
Other theft32.890.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.016.67%
Anti-social behaviour85.780.00%
Shoplifting62.890.00%
Burglary22.17-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-83.33%
Other crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.1036.36%
Anti-social behaviour85.4214.29%
Burglary72.89600.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.53100.00%
Vehicle crime22.170.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.0437.50%
Anti-social behaviour73.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.5350.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.890.00%
Other theft22.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
July 20245
June 202421
May 202415
April 202417
March 202413
February 202415
January 202416
December 202315
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 145 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
July 202422
June 202414
May 202417
April 202412
March 202414
February 20248
January 20248
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20231

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20246

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Beechtrees
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Digmoor Road
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Potter Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Banksbarn
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Beechtrees Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Miller Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Abbeywood
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2