L26 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L26

L26, Knowsley has recorded a total of 121 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.90 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-18.42% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (61.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)

L26 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Pendleton Green with total crimes: 8
  • Baileys Lane with total crimes: 8

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 September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences317.90-18.42%
Anti-social behaviour292.0261.11%
Criminal damage and arson141.8975.00%
Shoplifting120.91200.00%
Public order110.78-8.33%
Drugs100.72400.00%
Vehicle crime40.650.00%
Other theft40.2633.33%
Burglary40.2633.33%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.07-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences386.142.70%
Anti-social behaviour182.4820.00%
Public order121.18140.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.7814.29%
Other crime50.52400.00%
Shoplifting40.33100.00%
Other theft30.26-25.00%
Burglary30.20200.00%
Drugs20.20-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

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 offences408.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.610.00%
Public order181.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson171.180.00%
Shoplifting141.110.00%
Other theft70.910.00%
Drugs70.460.00%
Other crime40.460.00%
Burglary40.260.00%
Vehicle crime30.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 410 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202438
July 202437
June 202429
May 202442
April 202458
March 202443
February 202419
January 202424
December 202349
November 202340

A total of 158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202418
July 202415
June 20248
May 202415
April 202414
March 20246
February 202411
January 202412
December 20239
November 202321

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 20247
June 202413
May 202412
April 20249
March 202412
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 202317

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 20245
June 20243
May 202410
April 202419
March 202413
February 20245
January 20248
December 20236
November 202318

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
July 20242
May 20244
March 20248
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 202314

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243
April 20248
March 20248
February 20242
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Pendleton Green
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Baileys Lane
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Vine Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Ashford Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Maldon Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Almond Close
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Leather'S Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Holland Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Honey Hall Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. Lonsdale Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Blakeacre Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Jubilee Close
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 16. Mendip Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Redpoll Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Crantock Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Oxford Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Hayfleld Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Bridgefield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Heydon Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Aldersgate Drive
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 24. Harlyn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Renaissance Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Alexandra Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Beechfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Torrington Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Roseheath Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Graley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1