L20 3AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 3AJ

L20 3AJ, Sefton has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.25 per 1,000 population. This L20 3AJ 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 3AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 3AJ, encompassing approximately 4713 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-15.56% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

L20 3AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clare Road with total crimes: 7
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 7
  • St Alban'S Square with total crimes: 7

L20 3AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3818.25-15.56%
Criminal damage and arson128.06100.00%
Public order92.5550.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.910.00%
Drugs51.06-16.67%
Burglary41.060.00%
Other theft40.85-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.85-70.00%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Bicycle theft20.42100.00%
Possession of weapons10.42-66.67%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4519.10-2.17%
Vehicle crime109.5525.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.1220.00%
Drugs61.27-40.00%
Public order61.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.27150.00%
Other theft51.06400.00%
Possession of weapons31.06200.00%
Shoplifting20.64100.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4617.4012.20%
Drugs109.7666.67%
Vehicle crime82.12700.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.700.00%
Public order31.06-62.50%
Robbery20.640.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-81.82%
Other crime10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4118.465.13%
Anti-social behaviour118.7057.14%
Public order82.33-11.11%
Other theft61.70-14.29%
Drugs61.27-14.29%
Bicycle theft51.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.060.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-80.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3917.8225.81%
Public order98.27125.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.91600.00%
Other theft71.49-22.22%
Drugs71.4916.67%
Vehicle crime51.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.06-37.50%
Possession of weapons21.06100.00%
Burglary20.42-50.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.13-16.22%
Other theft96.5880.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.9114.29%
Drugs61.70-62.50%
Vehicle crime51.270.00%
Burglary41.06100.00%
Public order40.85-55.56%
Bicycle theft30.850.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-83.33%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3720.16-9.76%
Drugs167.8545.45%
Public order93.39-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.91250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.49200.00%
Other theft51.2725.00%
Vehicle crime51.0625.00%
Bicycle theft31.0650.00%
Burglary20.64-50.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4117.4028.12%
Drugs118.7022.22%
Public order102.3311.11%
Other theft42.12-42.86%
Burglary40.850.00%
Vehicle crime40.8533.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Robbery20.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-60.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.3423.08%
Public order96.790.00%
Drugs91.9150.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.9116.67%
Other theft71.49250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.49-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.06-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Other crime10.42-66.67%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.06-13.33%
Public order95.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.91-22.22%
Drugs61.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.27200.00%
Vehicle crime51.27400.00%
Burglary51.06400.00%
Other crime31.06200.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Other theft20.42-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.43-31.82%
Public order96.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.9112.50%
Drugs61.91500.00%
Other theft41.2733.33%
Theft from the person20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%
Burglary10.21-83.33%
Robbery10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4417.617.32%
Public order99.34-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson81.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.7050.00%
Burglary61.27200.00%
Vehicle crime31.27-40.00%
Other theft30.64-57.14%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Drugs10.21-92.86%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4120.790.00%
Drugs148.700.00%
Public order142.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.970.00%
Other theft71.700.00%
Vehicle crime51.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.060.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20248
March 20247
February 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20239
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20249
April 20244
March 20249
February 202410
January 20249
December 20239
November 20239
October 20239
September 202314

A total of 491 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202445
July 202446
June 202441
May 202439
April 202431
March 202437
February 202441
January 202432
December 202326
November 202330
October 202344
September 202341

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20248
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20247
April 20249
March 20245
February 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 202411
May 20247
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20247
December 20236
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 103 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 202410
June 20246
May 20247
April 20246
March 202416
February 202411
January 20249
December 20236
November 20236
October 20231
September 202314

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L20 3AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Clare Road
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. St Alban'S Square
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Stanley Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Bedford Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Trinity Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Caspian Place
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Merton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Benedict Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Peterhouse Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. St Edmond'S Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Merton Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Hertford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. University Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cambridge Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Queen'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 19. Ruskin Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Langdale Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Park Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Keble Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Miranda Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Beatrice Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Clayfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1