L32 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L32

L32, Knowsley has recorded a total of 232 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.54 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this L32 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around L32, encompassing approximately 20112 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (79) incidents (-4.82% decrease)
  • Drugs: (32) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (146.15% increase)

L32 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 34
  • Old Farm Road with total crimes: 10
  • James Holt Avenue with total crimes: 9

L32 Crime Map

Postcodes in L32

The postcode district are associated with the L32, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The L32 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 79 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7911.54-4.82%
Drugs323.93-11.11%
Shoplifting321.59146.15%
Anti-social behaviour201.59-4.76%
Public order180.99-41.94%
Criminal damage and arson170.896.25%
Other theft90.85-25.00%
Burglary70.45600.00%
Other crime70.350.00%
Vehicle crime70.35250.00%
Possession of weapons40.3533.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8311.39-4.60%
Drugs364.13157.14%
Public order311.7982.35%
Anti-social behaviour211.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson161.04-23.81%
Shoplifting130.80-18.75%
Other theft120.650.00%
Other crime70.6075.00%
Bicycle theft30.3550.00%
Possession of weapons30.1550.00%
Vehicle crime20.15-50.00%
Burglary10.10-85.71%
Robbery10.050.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8710.297.41%
Criminal damage and arson214.3331.25%
Anti-social behaviour211.04-8.70%
Public order171.04-37.04%
Shoplifting160.85100.00%
Drugs140.8016.67%
Other theft120.700.00%
Burglary70.6016.67%
Other crime40.35-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.20100.00%
Bicycle theft20.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8110.142.53%
Public order274.0335.00%
Anti-social behaviour231.349.52%
Criminal damage and arson161.140.00%
Other theft120.8020.00%
Drugs120.60-25.00%
Vehicle crime80.60166.67%
Shoplifting80.40100.00%
Burglary60.4050.00%
Other crime50.30-28.57%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Theft from the person20.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Robbery10.05-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences799.10-1.25%
Anti-social behaviour213.9350.00%
Public order201.040.00%
Drugs160.99-57.89%
Criminal damage and arson160.80-5.88%
Other theft100.8066.67%
Other crime70.5016.67%
Burglary40.35100.00%
Shoplifting40.20-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.20-25.00%
Robbery20.15100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences809.80-27.93%
Drugs383.98216.67%
Public order201.895.26%
Criminal damage and arson170.9930.77%
Anti-social behaviour140.857.69%
Other crime60.700.00%
Other theft60.30-40.00%
Shoplifting60.30200.00%
Vehicle crime40.3033.33%
Bicycle theft30.200.00%
Burglary20.15-71.43%
Robbery10.10-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.9421.98%
Public order195.5235.71%
Anti-social behaviour130.94-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson130.65-38.10%
Drugs120.65-25.00%
Other theft100.60-9.09%
Burglary70.500.00%
Other crime60.350.00%
Vehicle crime30.30-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.15100.00%
Shoplifting20.10-33.33%
Robbery20.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.60-5.21%
Criminal damage and arson214.52-32.26%
Drugs161.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour140.8016.67%
Public order140.70-44.00%
Other theft110.70-31.25%
Vehicle crime70.5575.00%
Burglary70.3516.67%
Other crime60.35200.00%
Shoplifting30.30-25.00%
Robbery20.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.10-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9610.3915.66%
Criminal damage and arson314.7763.16%
Public order251.5438.89%
Other theft161.2433.33%
Anti-social behaviour120.80-62.50%
Drugs80.60-60.00%
Burglary60.4020.00%
Vehicle crime40.30-20.00%
Shoplifting40.20-42.86%
Robbery20.20100.00%
Other crime20.10-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8310.39-30.25%
Anti-social behaviour324.1345.45%
Drugs201.59-31.03%
Criminal damage and arson190.9918.75%
Public order180.94-33.33%
Other theft120.89-29.41%
Shoplifting70.60-36.36%
Vehicle crime50.3525.00%
Burglary50.2525.00%
Other crime40.250.00%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.05-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11912.9313.33%
Drugs295.9252.63%
Public order271.44-22.86%
Anti-social behaviour221.34-33.33%
Other theft171.0930.77%
Criminal damage and arson160.85-15.79%
Shoplifting110.80175.00%
Other crime40.55-60.00%
Bicycle theft40.200.00%
Burglary40.20-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.2033.33%
Possession of weapons20.20-33.33%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10512.5838.16%
Public order355.2220.69%
Anti-social behaviour331.7432.00%
Criminal damage and arson191.6418.75%
Drugs190.94-13.64%
Other theft130.94-7.14%
Other crime100.65150.00%
Burglary60.50-33.33%
Shoplifting40.30-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.2050.00%
Vehicle crime30.15-40.00%
Robbery20.150.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7610.640.00%
Public order293.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour251.440.00%
Drugs221.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson161.090.00%
Other theft140.800.00%
Burglary90.700.00%
Shoplifting60.450.00%
Vehicle crime50.300.00%
Other crime40.250.00%
Bicycle theft30.200.00%
Robbery20.150.00%
Possession of weapons20.100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20241
May 20247
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235
September 20234
August 20236
July 20239

A total of 274 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202432
June 202436
May 202414
April 202412
March 202416
February 202438
January 202412
December 202316
November 20238
October 202320
September 202329
August 202319
July 202322

A total of 154 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202412
May 202412
April 202412
March 202410
February 20246
January 202410
December 202311
November 202316
October 202312
September 202317
August 202313
July 202314

A total of 1170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 90.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202479
June 202483
May 202487
April 202481
March 202479
February 202480
January 2024111
December 202391
November 202396
October 202383
September 2023119
August 2023105
July 202376

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 271 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.85 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202421
May 202421
April 202423
March 202421
February 202414
January 202413
December 202314
November 202312
October 202332
September 202322
August 202333
July 202325

A total of 116 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202432
June 202413
May 202416
April 20248
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237
September 202311
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 72 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20247
May 20244
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234
August 202310
July 20234

A total of 300 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202431
May 202417
April 202427
March 202420
February 202420
January 202419
December 202314
November 202325
October 202318
September 202327
August 202335
July 202329

A total of 238 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202416
May 202421
April 202416
March 202416
February 202417
January 202413
December 202321
November 202331
October 202319
September 202316
August 202319
July 202316

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
October 20231
September 20234
July 20233

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L32 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total34
    Shoplifting21
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 2. Old Farm Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. James Holt Avenue
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Elstead Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Cherryfield Drive
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rushey Hey Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brackenhurst Green
    Total5
    Drugs3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 9. Birchmuir Hey
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 10. Cherry Gardens
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs1
  • 11. Marnwood Road
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Burglary1
  • 12. Kelday Close
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Westhead Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Copthorne Walk
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Harron Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 16. Irlam Drive
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 17. Linton Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Melverley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 19. Burnard Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. County Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 21. Burnard Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Clieves Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Westhead Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Delfby Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Merewood
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Peatwood Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 27. Thursby Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Gorleston Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 29. Hazel Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Firstone Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1