L31 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L31

L31, Sefton has recorded a total of 133 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.31 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this L31 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around L31, encompassing approximately 30831 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (4.69% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)

L31 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parkbourn North with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Villas Road with total crimes: 7

L31 Crime Map

Postcodes in L31

The postcode district are associated with the L31, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The L31 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences674.314.69%
Criminal damage and arson122.170.00%
Public order110.39-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour100.36-47.37%
Shoplifting80.3214.29%
Other theft70.26-50.00%
Burglary40.230.00%
Drugs40.1333.33%
Other crime30.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.100.00%
Bicycle theft20.06100.00%
Robbery20.06100.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences644.61-21.95%
Anti-social behaviour192.085.56%
Other theft140.6227.27%
Public order120.45-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson120.3920.00%
Shoplifting70.3940.00%
Burglary40.23-33.33%
Other crime30.13-57.14%
Drugs30.1050.00%
Vehicle crime20.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences825.2522.39%
Public order182.66-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour180.58-25.00%
Other theft110.5883.33%
Criminal damage and arson100.3666.67%
Other crime70.32600.00%
Burglary60.230.00%
Shoplifting50.19-37.50%
Drugs20.16-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.06-60.00%
Robbery10.060.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences675.168.06%
Public order282.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour240.914.35%
Shoplifting80.7860.00%
Burglary60.2650.00%
Other theft60.19-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.190.00%
Vehicle crime50.1966.67%
Drugs40.16-60.00%
Possession of weapons30.13200.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Other crime10.03-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences624.6419.23%
Anti-social behaviour232.0191.67%
Public order140.7555.56%
Drugs100.45-41.18%
Other theft70.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.23-50.00%
Shoplifting50.19150.00%
Robbery40.160.00%
Burglary40.13100.00%
Vehicle crime30.130.00%
Other crime30.1050.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences523.83-24.64%
Drugs171.69750.00%
Anti-social behaviour120.5550.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.3920.00%
Public order90.39125.00%
Other theft70.2940.00%
Vehicle crime30.230.00%
Shoplifting20.10-60.00%
Burglary20.06100.00%
Other crime20.06-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences693.6030.19%
Criminal damage and arson102.2411.11%
Anti-social behaviour80.32166.67%
Other theft50.26-28.57%
Shoplifting50.160.00%
Public order40.16-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.13-25.00%
Other crime30.100.00%
Drugs20.10-77.78%
Burglary10.06-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences533.348.16%
Criminal damage and arson91.72-10.00%
Drugs90.2980.00%
Other theft70.29-22.22%
Burglary50.230.00%
Shoplifting50.16150.00%
Public order50.16-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.16300.00%
Robbery30.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.10-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences493.18-26.87%
Criminal damage and arson101.59-41.18%
Other theft90.32-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour60.29-33.33%
Public order60.19-64.71%
Burglary50.1925.00%
Drugs50.160.00%
Possession of weapons30.160.00%
Shoplifting20.10-60.00%
Other crime20.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.060.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences674.616.35%
Criminal damage and arson172.17-5.56%
Public order170.5530.77%
Other theft140.5555.56%
Anti-social behaviour90.45-68.97%
Shoplifting50.29-28.57%
Drugs50.1625.00%
Burglary40.16-20.00%
Robbery20.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.03-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences634.93-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour292.0438.10%
Criminal damage and arson180.9450.00%
Public order130.580.00%
Other theft90.420.00%
Shoplifting70.29250.00%
Burglary50.23-28.57%
Drugs40.16-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.13-75.00%
Other crime20.06-60.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences694.93-9.21%
Anti-social behaviour212.24-4.55%
Public order130.68-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson120.4220.00%
Other theft90.3928.57%
Vehicle crime80.29300.00%
Burglary70.26-12.50%
Drugs60.230.00%
Other crime50.19400.00%
Shoplifting20.16-33.33%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences764.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour222.470.00%
Public order160.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.520.00%
Burglary80.320.00%
Other theft70.260.00%
Drugs60.230.00%
Shoplifting30.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.100.00%
Other crime10.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 166 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202412
June 202418
May 202428
April 202414
March 20249
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 202317
October 202313
September 202313
August 202316

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20238
August 20232

A total of 840 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 64.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202467
July 202464
June 202482
May 202467
April 202462
March 202452
February 202469
January 202453
December 202349
November 202367
October 202363
September 202369
August 202376

A total of 204 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202419
June 202418
May 202424
April 202423
March 202412
February 20248
January 20243
December 20236
November 20239
October 202329
September 202321
August 202322

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235
September 20237
August 20238

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20247
June 20245
May 20248
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20237
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 144 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202412
June 202410
May 20246
April 20246
March 202412
February 202410
January 20249
December 202310
November 202317
October 202318
September 202312
August 202310

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20247
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232
October 20232
September 20235
August 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233

A total of 112 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202414
June 202411
May 20246
April 20247
March 20247
February 20245
January 20247
December 20239
November 202314
October 20239
September 20239
August 20237

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 202410
March 202417
February 20242
January 20249
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234
September 20236
August 20236

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
January 20243
November 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L31 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parkbourn North
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Villas Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. School Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Parkbourn
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dunnings Bridge Road
    Total4
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Whinney Grove West
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Swallow Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 12. Norfolk Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Hall Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Maghull (Station)
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Park Lane Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Damfield Lane
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 17. Glenholm Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Woodleigh Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. B5407
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Gordon Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 21. Lowther Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 22. Broadwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Southey Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Moorhey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Pimbley Grove East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Rock Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Little Acre
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Orchard Hey
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Grange Park
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 30. Leatherbarrows Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1