L26 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L26

L26, Knowsley has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.23 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this L26 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around L26, encompassing approximately 15309 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (27.59% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)

L26 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Baileys Lane with total crimes: 4

L26 Crime Map

Postcodes in L26

The postcode district are associated with the L26, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The L26 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences375.2327.59%
Anti-social behaviour152.4287.50%
Criminal damage and arson70.98-46.15%
Drugs50.4625.00%
Public order50.3366.67%
Other theft40.33-20.00%
Shoplifting20.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-50.00%
Other crime10.07-75.00%
Burglary10.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.07-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences294.64-30.95%
Criminal damage and arson131.898.33%
Anti-social behaviour80.85-46.67%
Other theft50.5266.67%
Drugs40.33100.00%
Other crime40.2633.33%
Vehicle crime30.260.00%
Public order30.20-70.00%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences426.27-27.59%
Anti-social behaviour152.747.14%
Criminal damage and arson120.9833.33%
Public order100.78-47.37%
Shoplifting40.650.00%
Other crime30.2650.00%
Burglary30.20-62.50%
Other theft30.20-62.50%
Drugs20.20-80.00%
Robbery20.13100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences588.4934.88%
Public order193.7946.15%
Anti-social behaviour141.24133.33%
Drugs100.9142.86%
Criminal damage and arson90.65-25.00%
Other theft80.59166.67%
Burglary80.520.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-66.67%
Robbery10.070.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences436.92126.32%
Public order132.81160.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.85300.00%
Shoplifting80.78100.00%
Burglary80.52300.00%
Drugs70.52250.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.46-45.45%
Other theft30.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.2050.00%
Other crime20.20-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences193.79-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour111.24-8.33%
Other theft60.72-25.00%
Public order50.39-37.50%
Shoplifting40.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.260.00%
Other crime30.2050.00%
Vehicle crime20.200.00%
Burglary20.130.00%
Drugs20.13-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences244.38-51.02%
Anti-social behaviour121.5733.33%
Other theft80.7860.00%
Public order80.5233.33%
Drugs50.52-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson30.33-57.14%
Shoplifting20.20-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.13-33.33%
Other crime20.13-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences496.2722.50%
Anti-social behaviour93.20-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson70.59-58.82%
Drugs70.460.00%
Public order60.46-66.67%
Shoplifting60.39-57.14%
Other theft50.39-28.57%
Vehicle crime30.330.00%
Other crime30.20-25.00%
Burglary10.20-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences408.88-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour212.61-30.00%
Public order181.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson171.1854.55%
Shoplifting141.117.69%
Other theft70.910.00%
Drugs70.46-41.67%
Other crime40.460.00%
Burglary40.26-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.26-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4510.39-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour302.9436.36%
Vehicle crime181.960.00%
Shoplifting131.1862.50%
Drugs120.85-7.69%
Public order120.78-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson110.78-26.67%
Other theft70.7275.00%
Burglary60.4650.00%
Other crime40.3933.33%
Robbery10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences508.8228.21%
Anti-social behaviour223.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson151.44-6.25%
Public order140.980.00%
Drugs130.91333.33%
Shoplifting80.850.00%
Other theft40.52-20.00%
Burglary40.260.00%
Other crime30.260.00%
Possession of weapons20.20100.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences397.902.63%
Anti-social behaviour222.5583.33%
Criminal damage and arson161.4445.45%
Public order141.0527.27%
Shoplifting80.91-27.27%
Vehicle crime60.52100.00%
Other theft50.3925.00%
Burglary40.3333.33%
Other crime30.260.00%
Drugs30.20-57.14%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences386.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.780.00%
Public order110.720.00%
Shoplifting110.720.00%
Drugs70.720.00%
Other theft40.460.00%
Vehicle crime30.260.00%
Burglary30.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 513 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202437
June 202429
May 202442
April 202458
March 202443
February 202419
January 202424
December 202349
November 202340
October 202345
September 202350
August 202339
July 202338

A total of 136 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202413
May 202412
April 20249
March 202412
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 202317
October 202311
September 202315
August 202316
July 202311

A total of 197 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 20248
May 202415
April 202414
March 20246
February 202411
January 202412
December 20239
November 202321
October 202330
September 202322
August 202322
July 202312

A total of 84 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 202410
March 20247
February 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237
October 202312
September 202313
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 138 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 202410
April 202419
March 202413
February 20245
January 20248
December 20236
November 202318
October 202312
September 202314
August 202314
July 202311

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20248
March 20243
February 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237
September 20234
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
November 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244
March 20248
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 202314
October 202313
September 20238
August 20238
July 202311

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20248
March 20248
February 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 202318
August 20236
July 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L26 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Possession of weapons1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Baileys Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Almond Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Antons Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Jubilee Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 7. Redbourne Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Beechfield Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Marsden Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Leather'S Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rectory Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Fir Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Heydon Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Harlyn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cromer Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Higher Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Georgian Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Norley Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Holland Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lichfield Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Honey Hall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lonsdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Oakwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Dunacre Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Penmann Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Edenhall Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Kingham Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Veryan Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1