L20 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20

L20, Sefton has recorded a total of 499 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.42 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this L20 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around L20, encompassing approximately 34608 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (201) incidents (-5.19% decrease)
  • Public order: (57) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (50.00% increase)

L20 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • Back Stanley Road with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14

L20 Crime Map

Postcodes in L20

The postcode district are associated with the L20, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The L20 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 201 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20114.42-5.19%
Public order575.8111.76%
Anti-social behaviour481.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson481.3937.14%
Drugs321.39-13.51%
Shoplifting290.9231.82%
Other theft250.8431.58%
Vehicle crime200.72-44.44%
Burglary160.5814.29%
Other crime120.46100.00%
Robbery50.35150.00%
Possession of weapons30.14-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.09-60.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 212 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21213.87-0.93%
Public order516.13-3.77%
Drugs371.47-7.50%
Vehicle crime361.075.88%
Criminal damage and arson351.04-10.26%
Anti-social behaviour321.0118.52%
Shoplifting220.9237.50%
Other theft190.6472.73%
Burglary140.55-6.67%
Possession of weapons90.40125.00%
Other crime60.26-33.33%
Bicycle theft50.17150.00%
Robbery20.14-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 214 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21413.588.08%
Public order536.180.00%
Drugs401.5314.29%
Criminal damage and arson391.1621.88%
Vehicle crime341.13126.67%
Anti-social behaviour270.98-25.00%
Shoplifting160.7877.78%
Burglary150.4625.00%
Other theft110.43-54.17%
Other crime90.32-25.00%
Robbery40.26-20.00%
Possession of weapons40.12300.00%
Theft from the person20.12100.00%
Bicycle theft20.06-81.82%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 198 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19812.831.02%
Public order535.7210.42%
Anti-social behaviour361.53-23.40%
Drugs351.04-33.96%
Criminal damage and arson321.016.67%
Other theft240.92-25.00%
Vehicle crime150.69-42.31%
Burglary120.430.00%
Other crime120.3520.00%
Bicycle theft110.35175.00%
Shoplifting90.32-43.75%
Robbery50.2666.67%
Possession of weapons10.14-75.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 196 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19613.930.00%
Drugs535.6617.78%
Public order481.539.09%
Anti-social behaviour471.3956.67%
Other theft321.36-25.58%
Criminal damage and arson300.92-41.18%
Vehicle crime260.87-36.59%
Shoplifting160.75-15.79%
Burglary120.46-7.69%
Other crime100.350.00%
Possession of weapons40.29100.00%
Bicycle theft40.12-42.86%
Robbery30.12200.00%
Theft from the person10.09-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 196 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19614.62-4.85%
Criminal damage and arson515.6641.67%
Drugs451.47-23.73%
Public order441.30-16.98%
Other theft431.2730.30%
Vehicle crime411.24173.33%
Anti-social behaviour301.18-3.23%
Shoplifting190.87-54.76%
Burglary130.5530.00%
Other crime100.3842.86%
Bicycle theft70.2975.00%
Theft from the person40.20-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.12-75.00%
Robbery10.06-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 206 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20614.7911.35%
Drugs595.9563.89%
Public order531.7020.45%
Shoplifting421.5340.00%
Criminal damage and arson361.2150.00%
Other theft331.0494.12%
Anti-social behaviour310.9540.91%
Vehicle crime150.900.00%
Burglary100.43-28.57%
Possession of weapons80.29166.67%
Other crime70.2340.00%
Theft from the person50.20150.00%
Bicycle theft40.140.00%
Robbery30.12-40.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 185 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18511.732.78%
Public order445.3551.72%
Drugs361.2733.33%
Shoplifting301.0430.43%
Criminal damage and arson240.879.09%
Anti-social behaviour220.69-21.43%
Other theft170.64-54.05%
Vehicle crime150.49-21.05%
Burglary140.4340.00%
Other crime50.40-37.50%
Robbery50.1466.67%
Bicycle theft40.14100.00%
Possession of weapons30.12-25.00%
Theft from the person20.09-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 180 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18011.50-4.26%
Other theft375.2015.62%
Public order291.07-38.30%
Anti-social behaviour280.84-9.68%
Drugs270.8128.57%
Shoplifting230.7864.29%
Criminal damage and arson220.66-35.29%
Vehicle crime190.64-9.52%
Burglary100.55-56.52%
Other crime80.290.00%
Theft from the person60.23200.00%
Possession of weapons40.170.00%
Robbery30.120.00%
Bicycle theft20.09-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 188 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18812.378.67%
Public order475.43-17.54%
Criminal damage and arson341.36-8.11%
Other theft320.9814.29%
Anti-social behaviour310.9210.71%
Burglary230.9043.75%
Drugs210.66-57.14%
Vehicle crime210.610.00%
Shoplifting140.61-12.50%
Other crime80.40-55.56%
Possession of weapons40.23300.00%
Bicycle theft30.12-50.00%
Theft from the person20.09-60.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 173 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17313.18-16.83%
Public order575.000.00%
Drugs491.65226.67%
Criminal damage and arson371.42-5.13%
Other theft281.07-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour280.81-55.56%
Vehicle crime210.8110.53%
Other crime180.61125.00%
Burglary160.520.00%
Shoplifting160.4623.08%
Bicycle theft60.46200.00%
Theft from the person50.170.00%
Robbery10.14-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.03-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 208 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20813.96-16.13%
Anti-social behaviour636.0157.50%
Public order571.8214.00%
Criminal damage and arson391.65-2.50%
Other theft301.13-11.76%
Vehicle crime190.8735.71%
Burglary160.55-5.88%
Drugs150.46-59.46%
Shoplifting130.43-38.10%
Other crime80.38-27.27%
Possession of weapons50.2366.67%
Theft from the person50.14150.00%
Robbery30.14-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.090.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 248 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24815.110.00%
Public order507.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson401.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour401.160.00%
Drugs371.160.00%
Other theft341.070.00%
Shoplifting210.980.00%
Burglary170.610.00%
Vehicle crime140.490.00%
Other crime110.400.00%
Robbery40.320.00%
Possession of weapons30.120.00%
Theft from the person20.090.00%
Bicycle theft20.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 463 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202432
July 202427
June 202436
May 202447
April 202430
March 202431
February 202422
January 202428
December 202331
November 202328
October 202363
September 202340

A total of 486 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202437
July 202440
June 202435
May 202453
April 202445
March 202459
February 202436
January 202427
December 202321
November 202349
October 202315
September 202337

A total of 2605 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 200.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 248 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024201
August 2024212
July 2024214
June 2024198
May 2024196
April 2024196
March 2024206
February 2024185
January 2024180
December 2023188
November 2023173
October 2023208
September 2023248

A total of 365 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202419
July 202411
June 202424
May 202432
April 202443
March 202433
February 202417
January 202437
December 202332
November 202328
October 202330
September 202334

A total of 124 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 20249
June 202412
May 202410
April 202410
March 20247
February 20245
January 20248
December 20238
November 202318
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 296 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202436
July 202434
June 202415
May 202426
April 202441
March 202415
February 202415
January 202419
December 202321
November 202321
October 202319
September 202314

A total of 467 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202435
July 202439
June 202432
May 202430
April 202451
March 202436
February 202424
January 202422
December 202334
November 202337
October 202339
September 202340

A total of 188 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
July 202415
June 202412
May 202412
April 202413
March 202410
February 202414
January 202410
December 202323
November 202316
October 202316
September 202317

A total of 643 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202451
July 202453
June 202453
May 202448
April 202444
March 202453
February 202444
January 202429
December 202347
November 202357
October 202357
September 202350

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 270 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202422
July 202416
June 20249
May 202416
April 202419
March 202442
February 202430
January 202423
December 202314
November 202316
October 202313
September 202321

A total of 51 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20248
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 202411
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L20 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Back Stanley Road
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total14
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Lodwick Street
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Washington Parade
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Delaware Road
    Total7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Clare Road
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. St Alban'S Square
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 11. Cowper Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 12. Smollett Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Williams Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. Wolsey Street
    Total6
    Drugs3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Orlando Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Stanley Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Rimrose Road
    Total6
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
  • 20. Bus/Coach Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 21. Mill Lane
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Southport Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 23. Bedford Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Trinity Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Knowsley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Cottonwood Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 27. King Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Blossom Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Hornby Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. May Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4