L20 1AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 1AL

L20 1AL, Sefton has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.76 per 1,000 population. This L20 1AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader L20 postcode area, which has experienced 476 crimes and a crime rate of 13.75 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this L20 1AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 1AL, encompassing approximately 1643 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

L20 1AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Washington Parade with total crimes: 8
  • Cricklade Close with total crimes: 4

L20 1AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1226.76-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour87.3033.33%
Public order74.87133.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.26-14.29%
Other theft63.65200.00%
Vehicle crime23.650.00%
Other crime11.220.00%
Shoplifting10.61-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1826.7628.57%
Criminal damage and arson710.95250.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.26200.00%
Drugs43.6533.33%
Public order32.43-50.00%
Shoplifting21.82-33.33%
Other theft21.22-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.297.69%
Public order68.5250.00%
Shoplifting33.650.00%
Drugs31.82-40.00%
Other theft31.82-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Vehicle crime21.22-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1324.9462.50%
Other theft67.91-14.29%
Drugs53.65-28.57%
Public order43.0433.33%
Vehicle crime32.430.00%
Robbery31.82200.00%
Bicycle theft21.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Other crime21.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.22-90.91%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1126.76175.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.69-27.27%
Drugs74.87133.33%
Other theft74.260.00%
Shoplifting44.260.00%
Public order32.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.82-60.00%
Robbery11.220.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1127.37-35.29%
Other theft76.690.00%
Public order64.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.6525.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.04-20.00%
Vehicle crime42.43300.00%
Drugs32.43-40.00%
Other crime21.820.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Bicycle theft11.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1732.85-10.53%
Other theft710.34133.33%
Public order64.26-25.00%
Shoplifting53.65-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.04-16.67%
Drugs53.0425.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.040.00%
Possession of weapons22.430.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1931.63-5.00%
Public order811.56700.00%
Shoplifting84.87166.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.6533.33%
Drugs42.43300.00%
Other theft32.43-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2029.815.26%
Other theft912.1780.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.6550.00%
Shoplifting31.820.00%
Vehicle crime31.82200.00%
Theft from the person11.820.00%
Burglary10.61-83.33%
Drugs10.61-50.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Public order10.61-87.50%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1929.8146.15%
Public order811.5614.29%
Burglary64.87500.00%
Other theft53.6525.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.04-50.00%
Shoplifting31.82-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.820.00%
Drugs21.22-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.22-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1325.55-23.53%
Public order77.91-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour64.26-45.45%
Other theft43.65-33.33%
Shoplifting42.43100.00%
Drugs32.4350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Burglary11.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1732.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour1110.340.00%
Public order86.690.00%
Other theft64.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.650.00%
Shoplifting22.430.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Drugs21.220.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 202411
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
July 202414
June 202413
May 20248
April 202411
March 202417
February 202419
January 202420
December 202319
November 202313
October 202317

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20246
February 20248
January 20241
December 20238
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20247
March 20247
February 20243
January 20249
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20244
March 20245
February 20248
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20242

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20247
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L20 1AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Washington Parade
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Cricklade Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Bank Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Church Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. St Mary'S Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 8. Capricorn Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sea View Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Bootle New Strand
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ruskin Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. St Catherine'S Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Pleasant Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Arctic Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Strand Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Brook Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Peter Mahon Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Gemini Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1