WN8 9NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 9NU

WN8 9NU, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.22 per 1,000 population. This WN8 9NU 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 9NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 9NU, encompassing approximately 2055 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WN8 9NU area, explore the WN8 9NU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WN8 9NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Digmoor Road with total crimes: 6
  • Banksbarn with total crimes: 4
  • Spencers Lane with total crimes: 3

WN8 9NU 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.22-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour64.38-62.50%
Burglary22.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1620.44-5.88%
Violence and sexual offences147.791300.00%
Vehicle crime36.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.46100.00%
Burglary10.97-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1711.19112.50%
Other crime28.270.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.97-94.44%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.0380.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.76-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.8920.00%
Other theft12.92-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1015.5742.86%
Violence and sexual offences104.8711.11%
Criminal damage and arson54.87400.00%
Burglary22.430.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.97100.00%
Public order10.970.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.38-22.22%
Burglary23.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.97-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.1950.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.380.00%
Public order32.920.00%
Vehicle crime21.460.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.2720.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.92-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.920.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.7042.86%
Anti-social behaviour54.87-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson22.43100.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Drugs20.970.00%
Other crime10.970.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.6840.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.41-30.00%
Burglary63.41200.00%
Vehicle crime22.920.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.1942.86%
Anti-social behaviour54.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.430.00%
Burglary21.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.970.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences76.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.410.00%
Other theft12.430.00%
Public order10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202416
July 202417
June 20248
May 202410
April 20247
March 20249
February 20246
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 20241
June 202418
May 202410
April 20249
March 20246
February 20246
January 202410
December 20237
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 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 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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
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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 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
February 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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 9NU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Digmoor Road
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Banksbarn
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    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