L20 3EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 3EB

L20 3EB, Sefton has recorded a total of 125 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.77 per 1,000 population. This L20 3EB 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 3EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 3EB, encompassing approximately 3814 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L20 3EB area, explore the L20 3EB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (12.82% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)

L20 3EB 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 3EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4432.7712.82%
Shoplifting2211.5337.50%
Public order215.7761.54%
Anti-social behaviour155.500.00%
Other theft73.93133.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.83-30.00%
Burglary41.830.00%
Drugs31.050.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3929.10-15.22%
Shoplifting1610.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.1987.50%
Public order133.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.41100.00%
Burglary42.62100.00%
Other theft31.0550.00%
Drugs30.79-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.790.00%
Vehicle crime30.790.00%
Other crime10.79-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4627.7924.32%
Shoplifting1612.06100.00%
Public order134.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.41-38.46%
Drugs72.1040.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.830.00%
Vehicle crime31.310.00%
Other theft20.79-66.67%
Burglary20.52100.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3724.1254.17%
Anti-social behaviour139.70-7.14%
Public order133.41-23.53%
Shoplifting83.41-42.86%
Other theft62.10-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.57-28.57%
Drugs51.31-16.67%
Bicycle theft31.3150.00%
Burglary10.79-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2426.21-22.58%
Public order176.2941.67%
Shoplifting144.467.69%
Anti-social behaviour143.6727.27%
Other theft83.67-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson72.10-22.22%
Drugs61.83200.00%
Vehicle crime31.570.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Bicycle theft20.52-33.33%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3127.00-6.06%
Other theft138.1362.50%
Shoplifting133.41-23.53%
Public order123.4120.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.1583.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.8850.00%
Vehicle crime32.3650.00%
Bicycle theft30.79200.00%
Other crime20.79-33.33%
Drugs20.52-66.67%
Burglary20.52-33.33%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3326.21-8.33%
Shoplifting178.6530.77%
Public order104.460.00%
Other theft82.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.1020.00%
Drugs61.57-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.57-33.33%
Possession of weapons41.570.00%
Burglary31.05200.00%
Other crime30.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3623.339.09%
Shoplifting139.448.33%
Public order103.4142.86%
Anti-social behaviour92.62-30.77%
Drugs82.3633.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.100.00%
Other theft41.31-60.00%
Bicycle theft21.05100.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3326.7410.00%
Anti-social behaviour138.65-7.14%
Shoplifting123.419.09%
Other theft103.1525.00%
Public order72.62-53.33%
Vehicle crime61.8350.00%
Drugs61.5750.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.57-37.50%
Theft from the person31.31200.00%
Burglary20.79-33.33%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.52-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3026.48-3.23%
Public order157.86-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour143.93133.33%
Shoplifting113.67-15.38%
Other theft82.8860.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.1060.00%
Drugs42.10-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.050.00%
Burglary31.0550.00%
Bicycle theft20.79-33.33%
Theft from the person10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.26-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3125.69-3.12%
Public order198.1335.71%
Shoplifting134.9830.00%
Drugs83.41700.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.10-64.71%
Criminal damage and arson51.57-28.57%
Other theft51.3125.00%
Other crime41.31300.00%
Bicycle theft31.05200.00%
Theft from the person20.79100.00%
Burglary20.52100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3224.12-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour178.3941.67%
Public order144.460.00%
Shoplifting103.67-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson72.6275.00%
Other theft41.83-63.64%
Possession of weapons21.05100.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Drugs10.26-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other crime10.26-75.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4232.240.00%
Shoplifting1911.010.00%
Public order144.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.670.00%
Other theft113.150.00%
Drugs72.880.00%
Other crime41.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.050.00%
Vehicle crime31.050.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
July 20248
June 202413
May 202414
April 202411
March 20246
February 20249
January 202413
December 202314
November 20236
October 202317
September 202312

A total of 178 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202413
July 202413
June 202413
May 202417
April 202412
March 202410
February 202410
January 20247
December 202315
November 202319
October 202314
September 202314

A total of 458 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202439
July 202446
June 202437
May 202424
April 202431
March 202433
February 202436
January 202433
December 202330
November 202331
October 202332
September 202342

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20248
April 202413
March 20248
February 20244
January 202410
December 20238
November 20235
October 20234
September 202311

A total of 184 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202416
July 202416
June 20248
May 202414
April 202413
March 202417
February 202413
January 202412
December 202311
November 202313
October 202310
September 202319

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
February 20248
January 20246
December 20234
November 20238
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20246
December 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20245
June 20245
May 20247
April 20249
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L20 3EB 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. Hornby Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. May Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Caspian Place
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Merton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Roby Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. June Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Merton Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Bank Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Redwood Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bootle New Strand
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Ruskin Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Langdale Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Coral Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Park Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Strand Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Gemini Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1