L20 2AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 2AH

L20 2AH, Sefton has recorded a total of 124 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.50 per 1,000 population. This L20 2AH 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 2AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 2AH, encompassing approximately 3936 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L20 2AH area, explore the L20 2AH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (4.88% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)

L20 2AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • Back Stanley Road with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14

L20 2AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4331.504.88%
Shoplifting2210.9237.50%
Public order215.5950.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.347.14%
Criminal damage and arson83.81-11.11%
Drugs52.0366.67%
Other theft51.27150.00%
Burglary31.27-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4127.690.00%
Shoplifting1610.426.67%
Anti-social behaviour144.0675.00%
Public order143.567.69%
Criminal damage and arson93.5680.00%
Burglary42.29300.00%
Drugs31.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.760.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4124.6420.59%
Shoplifting1510.4287.50%
Public order133.81-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour83.30-20.00%
Drugs62.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.520.00%
Vehicle crime31.270.00%
Other theft20.76-33.33%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3420.5841.67%
Public order148.64-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour103.56-33.33%
Shoplifting82.54-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson52.03-16.67%
Drugs41.27-42.86%
Other theft31.02-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.76100.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2425.66-27.27%
Public order196.1046.15%
Anti-social behaviour154.8336.36%
Shoplifting143.817.69%
Drugs73.56250.00%
Other theft71.78-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.78-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.52-40.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3326.930.00%
Public order138.3844.44%
Shoplifting133.30-18.75%
Other theft123.3050.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.0583.33%
Criminal damage and arson102.79150.00%
Vehicle crime52.540.00%
Bicycle theft31.270.00%
Drugs20.76-50.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-75.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3322.873.12%
Shoplifting168.3823.08%
Public order94.060.00%
Other theft82.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.03-33.33%
Possession of weapons41.520.00%
Drugs41.02-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.02-20.00%
Burglary31.020.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3220.836.67%
Shoplifting138.138.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.30-18.18%
Public order92.2928.57%
Drugs72.2975.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7825.00%
Other theft41.27-55.56%
Bicycle theft21.02100.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3023.127.14%
Shoplifting127.629.09%
Anti-social behaviour113.05-21.43%
Other theft92.7912.50%
Public order72.29-30.00%
Vehicle crime41.7833.33%
Drugs41.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.02-42.86%
Theft from the person31.02200.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Other crime20.51100.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.51-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2822.61-9.68%
Anti-social behaviour147.11133.33%
Shoplifting113.56-15.38%
Public order102.79-37.50%
Other theft82.5460.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.0316.67%
Vehicle crime31.78200.00%
Bicycle theft20.76-33.33%
Drugs20.51-66.67%
Burglary20.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Other crime10.25-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3123.636.90%
Public order167.8845.45%
Shoplifting134.0630.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.30-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.52-57.14%
Drugs61.52500.00%
Other theft51.520.00%
Bicycle theft31.27200.00%
Other crime30.76200.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2921.09-35.56%
Anti-social behaviour147.3727.27%
Public order113.56-15.38%
Shoplifting102.79-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson72.5475.00%
Other theft51.78-37.50%
Possession of weapons21.27100.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Drugs10.25-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4530.740.00%
Shoplifting1911.430.00%
Public order134.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.300.00%
Other theft82.790.00%
Drugs72.030.00%
Burglary41.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.020.00%
Other crime31.020.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 202410
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20242
March 20244
February 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 444 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202441
July 202441
June 202434
May 202424
April 202433
March 202433
February 202432
January 202430
December 202328
November 202331
October 202329
September 202345

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
July 20248
June 202410
May 202415
April 202411
March 20246
February 20249
January 202411
December 202314
November 20236
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 169 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202414
July 202413
June 202414
May 202419
April 202413
March 20249
February 20249
January 20247
December 202310
November 202316
October 202311
September 202313

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20247
April 202412
March 20248
February 20244
January 20249
December 20238
November 20235
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 182 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202416
July 202415
June 20248
May 202414
April 202413
March 202416
February 202413
January 202412
December 202311
November 202313
October 202310
September 202319

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
May 20243
April 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L20 2AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Back Stanley Road
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total14
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Washington Parade
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Delaware Road
    Total7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bus/Coach Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Blossom Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hornby Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. May Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Caspian Place
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. August Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Roby Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. June Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Merton Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 16. Marsh Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cedar Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Fern Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Well Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 20. Capricorn Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Glover Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Melling Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. A5090
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Redwood Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bootle New Strand
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Coral Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Strand Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Gemini Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1