WN8 9UP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 9UP

WN8 9UP, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.27 per 1,000 population. This WN8 9UP 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 9UP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 9UP, encompassing approximately 846 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WN8 9UP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spencers Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1
  • Greenway Avenue with total crimes: 1

WN8 9UP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.2750.00%
Vehicle crime13.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-66.67%
Other theft11.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.18-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson311.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.54200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.360.00%
Burglary11.180.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.09300.00%
Drugs14.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.18-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.270.00%
Other theft23.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.36-66.67%
Public order11.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.4550.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.540.00%
Vehicle crime23.540.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour310.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.360.00%
Other theft11.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime411.81300.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.72300.00%
Drugs14.720.00%
Other theft11.180.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson14.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.18-50.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.090.00%
Burglary12.360.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.18-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.91100.00%
Burglary14.720.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour27.09-33.33%
Drugs12.360.00%
Other crime11.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.180.00%
Burglary11.180.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.910.00%
Burglary13.540.00%
Other theft11.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 21 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime 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 9UP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Spencers Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Greenway Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Ambergate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Amersham
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1