PR9 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR9

PR9, Sefton has recorded a total of 314 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.24 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this PR9 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around PR9, encompassing approximately 43398 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (136) incidents (-4.23% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (27) incidents (42.11% increase)
  • Public order: (26) incidents (-21.21% decrease)

PR9 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Windsor Road with total crimes: 11
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 10

PR9 Crime Map

Postcodes in PR9

The postcode district are associated with the PR9, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The PR9 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 136 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1367.24-4.23%
Criminal damage and arson273.1342.11%
Public order260.62-21.21%
Anti-social behaviour260.608.33%
Drugs220.60214.29%
Shoplifting200.5142.86%
Other theft170.46-15.00%
Burglary160.39128.57%
Vehicle crime130.37333.33%
Robbery40.30-33.33%
Other crime30.09-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.070.00%
Bicycle theft20.050.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1426.5932.71%
Public order333.27-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour240.76-29.41%
Other theft200.5533.33%
Criminal damage and arson190.46-24.00%
Shoplifting140.4416.67%
Other crime80.32-11.11%
Drugs70.18-69.57%
Burglary70.16-12.50%
Robbery60.160.00%
Vehicle crime30.14-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.07-33.33%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1076.71-24.11%
Public order392.4711.43%
Anti-social behaviour340.9041.67%
Criminal damage and arson250.7813.64%
Drugs230.58283.33%
Other theft150.530.00%
Vehicle crime120.35500.00%
Shoplifting120.28-14.29%
Other crime90.28-18.18%
Burglary80.2160.00%
Bicycle theft30.1850.00%
Possession of weapons30.07200.00%
Theft from the person10.07-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.4724.78%
Public order353.2512.90%
Anti-social behaviour240.8171.43%
Criminal damage and arson220.5522.22%
Other theft150.5150.00%
Shoplifting140.3516.67%
Other crime110.3257.14%
Drugs60.25-45.45%
Burglary50.140.00%
Bicycle theft20.120.00%
Theft from the person20.05100.00%
Vehicle crime20.05-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.05-50.00%
Robbery10.020.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1135.3713.00%
Public order312.6024.00%
Criminal damage and arson180.7120.00%
Anti-social behaviour140.41-22.22%
Shoplifting120.3220.00%
Drugs110.2837.50%
Other theft100.2511.11%
Vehicle crime80.230.00%
Other crime70.1875.00%
Burglary50.160.00%
Possession of weapons20.120.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%
Robbery10.02-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1004.77-16.67%
Public order252.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour180.58-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson150.41-6.25%
Shoplifting100.35-28.57%
Other theft90.23-10.00%
Vehicle crime80.21166.67%
Drugs80.18-11.11%
Burglary50.1825.00%
Other crime40.1233.33%
Robbery30.09200.00%
Bicycle theft20.07100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1205.35-4.76%
Public order252.778.70%
Anti-social behaviour230.589.52%
Criminal damage and arson160.536.67%
Shoplifting140.37250.00%
Other theft100.32-9.09%
Drugs90.23-18.18%
Burglary40.21-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.09-50.00%
Other crime30.07200.00%
Possession of weapons20.07100.00%
Robbery10.05-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.020.00%
Theft from the person10.020.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1265.320.80%
Public order232.90-23.33%
Anti-social behaviour210.535.00%
Criminal damage and arson150.487.14%
Drugs110.35-15.38%
Other theft110.25-15.38%
Burglary90.25-40.00%
Vehicle crime60.21-25.00%
Shoplifting40.14-50.00%
Robbery20.090.00%
Other crime10.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.020.00%
Bicycle theft10.020.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1255.711.63%
Public order302.88-3.23%
Anti-social behaviour200.69-42.86%
Burglary150.4615.38%
Criminal damage and arson140.35-22.22%
Other theft130.32-23.53%
Drugs130.30-18.75%
Shoplifting80.30-42.86%
Vehicle crime80.18-20.00%
Robbery20.18100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1236.54-4.65%
Anti-social behaviour352.836.06%
Public order310.81-13.89%
Criminal damage and arson180.710.00%
Other theft170.4113.33%
Drugs160.3977.78%
Shoplifting140.37-6.67%
Burglary130.32550.00%
Vehicle crime100.3025.00%
Other crime40.23-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.09-60.00%
Robbery10.050.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1296.430.78%
Public order362.9738.46%
Anti-social behaviour330.8337.50%
Criminal damage and arson180.76-14.29%
Other theft150.4125.00%
Shoplifting150.35150.00%
Drugs90.35-43.75%
Vehicle crime80.2160.00%
Bicycle theft50.18400.00%
Other crime50.120.00%
Theft from the person40.12100.00%
Burglary20.09-90.48%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 128 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1286.18-8.57%
Public order262.95-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour240.60-17.24%
Burglary210.55320.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.4816.67%
Drugs160.48-20.00%
Other theft120.37-7.69%
Shoplifting60.28-57.14%
Other crime50.1466.67%
Vehicle crime50.120.00%
Theft from the person20.12100.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.02-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1406.680.00%
Public order383.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour290.880.00%
Drugs200.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson180.460.00%
Shoplifting140.410.00%
Other theft130.320.00%
Vehicle crime50.300.00%
Burglary50.120.00%
Other crime30.120.00%
Bicycle theft20.070.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.020.00%
Robbery10.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 398 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202426
June 202433
May 202439
April 202435
March 202431
February 202425
January 202425
December 202323
November 202330
October 202331
September 202336
August 202326
July 202338

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20243
May 202412
April 20242
March 20248
February 20248
January 20243
December 20236
November 20238
October 202310
September 20238
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 1630 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 125.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024136
June 2024142
May 2024107
April 2024141
March 2024113
February 2024100
January 2024120
December 2023126
November 2023125
October 2023123
September 2023129
August 2023128
July 2023140

A total of 115 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 20247
May 20248
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20239
November 202315
October 202313
September 20232
August 202321
July 20235

A total of 177 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202420
May 202415
April 202415
March 202410
February 20249
January 202410
December 202311
November 202313
October 202317
September 202315
August 202312
July 202313

A total of 325 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202426
June 202424
May 202434
April 202424
March 202414
February 202418
January 202423
December 202321
November 202320
October 202335
September 202333
August 202324
July 202329

A total of 246 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202427
June 202419
May 202425
April 202422
March 202418
February 202415
January 202416
December 202315
November 202314
October 202318
September 202318
August 202321
July 202318

A total of 171 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 20247
May 202423
April 20246
March 202411
February 20248
January 20249
December 202311
November 202313
October 202316
September 20239
August 202316
July 202320

A total of 157 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202414
May 202412
April 202414
March 202412
February 202410
January 202414
December 20234
November 20238
October 202314
September 202315
August 20236
July 202314

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 63 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20248
May 20249
April 202411
March 20247
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
October 20234
September 20235
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
September 20234
August 20232
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR9 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total12
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
  • 2. Windsor Road
    Total11
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Park/Open Space
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Avondale Road North
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Albert Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Stanley Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 8. Hall Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Albany Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 10. Braemar Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 11. Hartwood Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. Lathom Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Caunce Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. High Park Place
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hawkshead Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Park Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Johnson Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 18. Booth Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 19. Victoria Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hoghton Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Salwick Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 23. Old School Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Ploughmans Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 25. Ribble Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Sally'S Lane
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Old Park Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Bispham Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Canning Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Rosebery Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3