L72 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L72

L72, Sefton has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.37 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this L72 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around L72, encompassing approximately 877 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

L72 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chester Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Morningside with total crimes: 4
  • Edinburgh Close with total crimes: 3

L72 Crime Map

Postcodes in L72

The postcode district are associated with the L72, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The L72 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 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1327.3762.50%
Vehicle crime414.82300.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.56-33.33%
Burglary22.28100.00%
Drugs12.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%
Public order11.14-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences821.66-33.33%
Public order59.1266.67%
Anti-social behaviour35.7050.00%
Vehicle crime13.42-50.00%
Other theft11.140.00%
Burglary11.14-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1230.79200.00%
Drugs313.68200.00%
Public order33.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.42-50.00%
Burglary22.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.28100.00%
Vehicle crime22.280.00%
Bicycle theft12.280.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences420.52-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour44.56100.00%
Public order34.56-40.00%
Other theft23.42100.00%
Burglary22.280.00%
Drugs12.28-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%
Bicycle theft11.140.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1330.790.00%
Public order514.820.00%
Drugs35.700.00%
Shoplifting23.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.28-50.00%
Other theft12.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1328.5162.50%
Criminal damage and arson414.8233.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.5633.33%
Other theft24.56100.00%
Vehicle crime22.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.52-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson39.12-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.42200.00%
Drugs13.42-80.00%
Robbery11.140.00%
Other theft11.14-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences928.51-40.00%
Drugs510.26150.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.7033.33%
Shoplifting34.560.00%
Other theft23.420.00%
Public order12.28-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.14-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1531.93114.29%
Public order517.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.70200.00%
Drugs23.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.28100.00%
Burglary12.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.820.00%
Possession of weapons17.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Other crime11.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.14-50.00%
Other theft11.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.38-30.00%
Shoplifting37.980.00%
Vehicle crime33.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.42-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.280.00%
Public order11.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour311.400.00%
Drugs13.420.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Public order11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%
Burglary11.140.00%
Other theft11.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 202412
June 20244
May 202413
April 202413
March 20248
February 20249
January 202415
December 20237
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
November 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
February 20241
January 20245
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20243
November 20233

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L72 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Chester Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Morningside
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Edinburgh Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Eden Drive South
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bolden Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Salisbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Park Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lichfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lingfield Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Hereford Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Braid Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sharples Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Seafield Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1