WN8 9NF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 9NF

WN8 9NF, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.53 per 1,000 population. This WN8 9NF 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 9NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 9NF, encompassing approximately 1836 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WN8 9NF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Digmoor Road with total crimes: 6
  • Potter Close with total crimes: 6
  • Spencers Lane with total crimes: 3

WN8 9NF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.53-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour84.90-20.00%
Burglary24.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.97266.67%
Anti-social behaviour105.99-16.67%
Vehicle crime35.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.630.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Burglary11.09-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1210.8950.00%
Other crime36.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.63-78.57%
Burglary21.630.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.25250.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.3633.33%
Other theft12.180.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.4460.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.36-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.180.00%
Burglary21.63-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.09100.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In April 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 offences78.7116.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.81-37.50%
Burglary32.720.00%
Vehicle crime11.630.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.3560.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.36100.00%
Other theft13.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In February 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 behaviour57.0866.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.72-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.63100.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%

In January 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 offences57.6325.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.630.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary79.26250.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.81-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.180.00%
Vehicle crime21.630.00%
Other theft11.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.360.00%
Burglary21.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 202412
June 20248
May 20248
April 20245
March 20248
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20243
June 202414
May 20244
April 20247
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
December 20237
November 20232

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 9NF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Digmoor Road
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Potter Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Spencers Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Abbeywood
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Ambergate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Daniels Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Amersham
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1