L38 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L38

L38, Sefton has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.65 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this L38 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around L38, encompassing approximately 2478 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

L38 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lunt'S Lane with total crimes: 4
  • The Roundway with total crimes: 1
  • Thistledown Drive with total crimes: 1

L38 Crime Map

Postcodes in L38

The postcode district are associated with the L38, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The L38 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 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.65-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.02100.00%
Public order20.81100.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.0760.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.23150.00%
Burglary22.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.6566.67%
Vehicle crime22.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81100.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.44-40.00%
Drugs21.21100.00%
Public order20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-80.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.02400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.020.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.6325.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.020.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.44-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.61200.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.23-58.33%
Public order22.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.07300.00%
Vehicle crime24.840.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.42-25.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.04-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour41.61300.00%
Vehicle crime11.610.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.47266.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.440.00%
Public order31.21200.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 202412
December 20233
November 20234
October 202311
September 20233

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L38 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lunt'S Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. The Roundway
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Thistledown Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Copper Beech View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Marsh Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Cross
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Marston Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mayfair Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Hall Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Harebell Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1