L20 3QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 3QN

L20 3QN, Sefton has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.67 per 1,000 population. This L20 3QN 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 3QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 3QN, encompassing approximately 4457 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

L20 3QN 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
  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 5

L20 3QN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.6726.67%
Other theft64.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.35200.00%
Public order51.350.00%
Drugs41.12-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-66.67%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.97-21.05%
Drugs53.37-44.44%
Public order51.12-16.67%
Other theft31.12200.00%
Possession of weapons30.670.00%
Vehicle crime30.67200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.105.56%
Drugs94.26200.00%
Public order62.0220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.35-33.33%
Robbery20.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-33.33%
Other crime10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.97-10.00%
Public order54.0425.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.120.00%
Burglary30.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.670.00%
Drugs30.67-25.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Bicycle theft20.45100.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-87.50%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.99-9.09%
Vehicle crime84.49100.00%
Drugs41.7933.33%
Public order40.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour30.67200.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.87-24.14%
Criminal damage and arson74.9416.67%
Vehicle crime41.57-20.00%
Drugs30.90-62.50%
Burglary20.67100.00%
Other theft20.45100.00%
Public order20.45-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-80.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.4638.10%
Drugs86.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.79500.00%
Vehicle crime51.35150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.120.00%
Public order31.12-50.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Robbery10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.97110.00%
Public order64.71100.00%
Drugs41.35-20.00%
Burglary30.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-75.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.63-28.57%
Drugs52.2425.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.12300.00%
Other theft40.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.900.00%
Public order30.67200.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-33.33%
Other crime10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.96-41.67%
Drugs43.140.00%
Vehicle crime30.9050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.670.00%
Other theft20.67-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-75.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Public order10.22-87.50%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.44-20.00%
Public order85.3814.29%
Other theft61.7920.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3533.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.90-57.14%
Theft from the person20.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-33.33%
Other crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.22-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.36-9.09%
Public order76.73-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour71.5740.00%
Burglary71.57133.33%
Other theft51.5766.67%
Vehicle crime31.12-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.67-40.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3316.150.00%
Public order97.400.00%
Drugs92.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.120.00%
Vehicle crime41.120.00%
Other theft30.900.00%
Burglary30.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20238
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 274 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
July 202419
June 202418
May 202420
April 202422
March 202429
February 202421
January 202410
December 202314
November 202324
October 202330
September 202333

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20248
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20247
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20249
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20248
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
September 20239

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 6 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
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L20 3QN 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. Mill Lane
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Trinity Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Southport Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 6. Peterhouse Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Bedford Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. University Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fernhill Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Cambridge Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hillhead Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Antonio Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Langdale Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Park Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Oxford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hatfield Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Hero Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Clayfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1