L32 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L32

L32, Knowsley has recorded a total of 219 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.89 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (78) incidents (1.30% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (22) incidents (266.67% increase)

L32 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 52
  • Elstead Road with total crimes: 15
  • Westhead Close with total crimes: 4

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 September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7810.891.30%
Shoplifting263.8830.00%
Other theft221.29266.67%
Public order211.09-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson191.04-32.14%
Anti-social behaviour170.9421.43%
Drugs160.85-33.33%
Burglary70.80600.00%
Other crime60.35-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.30-60.00%
Robbery20.10-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7710.69-2.53%
Criminal damage and arson283.8364.71%
Drugs241.39-25.00%
Public order241.1933.33%
Shoplifting201.19-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour140.99-30.00%
Other crime80.7014.29%
Other theft60.40-33.33%
Vehicle crime50.30-28.57%
Robbery40.250.00%
Bicycle theft20.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.10-75.00%
Burglary10.05-85.71%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

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 offences9610.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson314.770.00%
Public order251.540.00%
Other theft161.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour120.800.00%
Drugs80.600.00%
Burglary60.400.00%
Vehicle crime40.300.00%
Shoplifting40.200.00%
Robbery20.200.00%
Other crime20.100.00%
Possession of weapons20.100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 942 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 85.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 202477
July 202479
June 202483
May 202487
April 202481
March 202479
February 202480
January 2024111
December 202391
November 202396

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234

A total of 224 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202424
July 202432
June 202436
May 202414
April 202412
March 202416
February 202438
January 202412
December 202316
November 20238

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 215 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202428
July 202417
June 202416
May 202421
April 202416
March 202416
February 202417
January 202413
December 202321
November 202331

A total of 190 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
July 202420
June 202421
May 202421
April 202423
March 202421
February 202414
January 202413
December 202314
November 202312

A total of 236 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202424
July 202418
June 202431
May 202417
April 202427
March 202420
February 202420
January 202419
December 202314
November 202325

A total of 126 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20246
July 20249
June 202412
May 202412
April 202412
March 202410
February 20246
January 202410
December 202311
November 202316

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 64 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20247
June 20247
May 20244
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243

A total of 134 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202420
July 202432
June 202413
May 202416
April 20248
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total52
    Shoplifting24
    Other theft8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Elstead Road
    Total15
    Public order6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Westhead Close
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Croxteth View
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Irlam Drive
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Scoter Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Brechin Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Rushey Hey Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 10. Old Farm Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Ingleton Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Acton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Cherryfield Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 14. Delaware Crescent
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Mount Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Leighs Hey Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Didsbury Close
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 18. Wellfield Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 19. Delfby Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. Medbourne Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Moorgate Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Thursby Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Ingleton Green
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Firstone Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Morston Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Cawthorne Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Tedbury Walk
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Moor Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Wordsworth Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Westfield Walk
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1