L20 3EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 3EN

L20 3EN, Sefton has recorded a total of 115 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.58 per 1,000 population. This L20 3EN 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 3EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 3EN, encompassing approximately 3424 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-32.69% decrease)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)

L20 3EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 22
  • Back Stanley Road with total crimes: 15
  • Washington Parade with total crimes: 8

L20 3EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3533.58-32.69%
Public order1810.2228.57%
Shoplifting165.2660.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.678.33%
Criminal damage and arson103.800.00%
Other theft62.9220.00%
Burglary51.75150.00%
Drugs41.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.17-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.88100.00%
Possession of weapons10.58-50.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5235.33-1.89%
Public order1415.1816.67%
Anti-social behaviour124.0950.00%
Shoplifting103.50-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson102.9266.67%
Drugs82.92-27.27%
Other theft52.340.00%
Vehicle crime41.4633.33%
Burglary21.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.58100.00%
Other crime10.58-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5334.1632.50%
Public order1215.480.00%
Shoplifting123.50200.00%
Drugs113.5037.50%
Anti-social behaviour83.21-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.3450.00%
Burglary41.75100.00%
Vehicle crime31.170.00%
Robbery30.880.00%
Other crime20.88100.00%
Bicycle theft20.58-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4027.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour1211.68-33.33%
Public order123.50-7.69%
Other theft83.5033.33%
Drugs82.34-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.34-50.00%
Shoplifting41.17-55.56%
Bicycle theft31.17200.00%
Burglary20.88-50.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4034.4525.00%
Anti-social behaviour1811.68100.00%
Public order135.26-7.14%
Drugs123.80100.00%
Shoplifting93.5012.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.630.00%
Other theft62.34-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.750.00%
Burglary41.17100.00%
Possession of weapons21.17100.00%
Bicycle theft10.58-75.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3228.91-33.33%
Public order149.34-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour94.0928.57%
Other theft92.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.63-11.11%
Shoplifting82.34-38.46%
Drugs62.34-60.00%
Bicycle theft41.75100.00%
Vehicle crime41.17100.00%
Other crime21.17100.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.58-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4837.670.00%
Public order1614.0245.45%
Drugs154.6750.00%
Shoplifting134.3885.71%
Criminal damage and arson93.8080.00%
Other theft92.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.63-30.00%
Possession of weapons32.040.00%
Theft from the person20.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4830.6633.33%
Public order1114.0237.50%
Anti-social behaviour103.21-23.08%
Drugs102.9225.00%
Shoplifting72.92-12.50%
Other theft62.04-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.750.00%
Robbery31.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.88100.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3629.20-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour1310.51-7.14%
Other theft93.8050.00%
Public order82.63-27.27%
Shoplifting82.34-20.00%
Drugs82.3414.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.34-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.460.00%
Theft from the person41.46300.00%
Possession of weapons31.17200.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3931.5325.81%
Anti-social behaviour1411.3975.00%
Public order114.09-47.62%
Shoplifting103.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.92300.00%
Drugs72.340.00%
Other theft62.0450.00%
Vehicle crime51.750.00%
Burglary31.46200.00%
Other crime20.88100.00%
Theft from the person10.58-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.29-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3127.15-18.42%
Public order219.0550.00%
Shoplifting106.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.92-46.67%
Drugs72.34600.00%
Bicycle theft42.040.00%
Other theft41.17100.00%
Theft from the person31.17200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-60.00%
Burglary10.58-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3828.03-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour1511.100.00%
Public order144.3840.00%
Shoplifting104.09-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.920.00%
Vehicle crime31.46-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.880.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Other theft20.58-84.62%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Other crime10.29-66.67%
Drugs10.29-88.89%
Robbery10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4636.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour1513.430.00%
Shoplifting154.380.00%
Other theft134.380.00%
Public order103.800.00%
Drugs92.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.630.00%
Vehicle crime41.460.00%
Other crime31.170.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 538 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202452
July 202453
June 202440
May 202440
April 202432
March 202448
February 202448
January 202436
December 202339
November 202331
October 202338
September 202346

A total of 174 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202414
July 202412
June 202412
May 202413
April 202414
March 202416
February 202411
January 20248
December 202311
November 202321
October 202314
September 202310

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20246
June 20244
May 20248
April 20248
March 20249
February 20245
January 20245
December 20238
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 132 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
July 202412
June 20244
May 20249
April 20248
March 202413
February 20247
January 20248
December 202310
November 202310
October 202310
September 202315

A total of 154 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 20248
June 202412
May 202418
April 20249
March 20247
February 202410
January 202413
December 202314
November 20238
October 202315
September 202315

A total of 106 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 202411
June 20248
May 202412
April 20246
March 202415
February 202410
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237
October 20231
September 20239

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20249
March 20249
February 20246
January 20249
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232
September 202313

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
February 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total22
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Back Stanley Road
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Washington Parade
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. St Alban'S Square
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 6. Bus/Coach Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Mill Lane
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Trinity Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Caspian Place
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Merton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. University Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bank Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Cedar Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Fern Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Well Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 20. Redwood Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bootle New Strand
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Ruskin Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Langdale Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Coral Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Park Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. St Catherine'S Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. B5090
    Total1
    Burglary1