AMBLESIDE CLOSE, WN8 9NX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 9NX

AMBLESIDE CLOSE, WN8 9NX, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.10 per 1,000 population. This WN8 9NX 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 9NX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 9NX, encompassing approximately 1982 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WN8 9NX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Digmoor Road with total crimes: 6
  • Spencers Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

AMBLESIDE CLOSE, WN8 9NX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.10-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.04-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.5233.33%
Burglary22.020.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-66.67%
Other crime10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.65900.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.04-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson35.04200.00%
Vehicle crime31.510.00%
Burglary21.510.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.5837.50%
Other crime25.550.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.01-94.12%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.64183.33%
Anti-social behaviour88.5833.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.04100.00%
Other theft12.020.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In May 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 behaviour69.5820.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.0320.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.030.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Other theft11.010.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.52-37.50%
Burglary22.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.01-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.09300.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.0425.00%
Vehicle crime22.520.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.55100.00%
Vehicle crime22.02100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.01-71.43%
Burglary11.010.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.5716.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary710.09250.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.53-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.030.00%
Other theft21.51100.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%

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 offences88.5833.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.04-40.00%
Burglary21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 202411
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20241
June 202417
May 20246
April 20245
March 20248
February 20242
January 20247
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 20 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 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20237
November 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20241
December 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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 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
March 20241
January 20242

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 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 9NX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Digmoor Road
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Spencers Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Scarth Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Abbeywood
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Greenway Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Ambergate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Daniels Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Amersham
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Hurlston Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1