MERTON ROAD, L20 3BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 3BN

MERTON ROAD, L20 3BN, Sefton has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.52 per 1,000 population. This L20 3BN 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 3BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 3BN, encompassing approximately 3931 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-19.23% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

L20 3BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 7
  • St Alban'S Square with total crimes: 7
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 7

MERTON ROAD, L20 3BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.52-19.23%
Public order95.3428.57%
Criminal damage and arson72.29133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.7820.00%
Other theft51.5325.00%
Drugs41.27-20.00%
Burglary31.02200.00%
Bicycle theft20.76100.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-83.33%
Other crime10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.52-25.71%
Public order76.61133.33%
Vehicle crime61.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5366.67%
Drugs51.27-44.44%
Other theft41.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.02-25.00%
Shoplifting20.76100.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3516.5312.90%
Drugs98.9028.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.290.00%
Vehicle crime31.020.00%
Robbery30.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.76-62.50%
Public order30.76-62.50%
Other crime20.76100.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.3014.81%
Public order87.8933.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.030.00%
Drugs72.03-12.50%
Other theft41.78-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0233.33%
Bicycle theft31.02200.00%
Burglary10.76-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.3028.57%
Anti-social behaviour86.87166.67%
Drugs82.03100.00%
Vehicle crime62.03100.00%
Public order61.5350.00%
Other theft51.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.27-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.76100.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.23-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.3475.00%
Other theft51.78400.00%
Public order41.27-33.33%
Drugs41.02-73.33%
Vehicle crime31.02-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.76-40.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3519.0816.67%
Drugs158.9066.67%
Public order63.8220.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.53150.00%
Vehicle crime41.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.020.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.2476.47%
Drugs97.6328.57%
Public order52.29-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.27-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Other theft20.51-60.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-33.33%
Robbery20.51100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.74-10.53%
Drugs74.3216.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.78200.00%
Public order61.53500.00%
Other theft51.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.27-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.020.00%
Theft from the person20.760.00%
Possession of weapons20.51100.00%
Other crime10.51-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.43-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson64.8320.00%
Drugs61.53100.00%
Vehicle crime31.53200.00%
Other crime20.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-33.33%
Public order10.51-87.50%
Burglary10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.97-29.03%
Public order85.60-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0366.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.27-66.67%
Drugs30.7650.00%
Other theft30.76-40.00%
Theft from the person20.760.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%
Burglary10.25-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.810.00%
Public order107.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.540.00%
Other theft52.290.00%
Burglary51.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.270.00%
Vehicle crime30.760.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20248
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 315 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202426
July 202435
June 202431
May 202427
April 202421
March 202435
February 202430
January 202417
December 202319
November 202322
October 202331

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247
March 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20246
December 20231
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20249
June 20247
May 20248
April 20244
March 202415
February 20249
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
February 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. St Alban'S Square
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Mill Lane
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Trinity Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Caspian Place
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Merton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Peterhouse Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Merton Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 10. University Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Worcester Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Well Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Cambridge Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Langdale Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Coral Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Park Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Oxford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hatfield Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Clayfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1