L20 3RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 3RL

L20 3RL, Sefton has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.41 per 1,000 population. This L20 3RL 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 3RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 3RL, encompassing approximately 4349 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-4.17% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)

L20 3RL 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 3RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.41-4.17%
Criminal damage and arson115.29175.00%
Public order92.5328.57%
Other theft52.0725.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.1525.00%
Drugs51.150.00%
Burglary31.15200.00%
Bicycle theft20.69100.00%
Possession of weapons10.46-66.67%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-80.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.80-27.27%
Public order75.52133.33%
Vehicle crime51.6166.67%
Drugs51.15-50.00%
Other theft41.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.9233.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.920.00%
Possession of weapons30.92200.00%
Shoplifting20.69100.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.496.45%
Drugs107.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.300.00%
Vehicle crime30.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.69-62.50%
Public order30.69-57.14%
Other crime20.69100.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.4114.81%
Anti-social behaviour87.1314.29%
Public order71.840.00%
Drugs51.61-37.50%
Other theft41.15-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.920.00%
Bicycle theft30.92200.00%
Burglary30.6950.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.8722.73%
Drugs86.2160.00%
Public order71.8475.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.61250.00%
Vehicle crime61.61500.00%
Other theft51.3825.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.15-33.33%
Burglary20.92-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.27-37.14%
Criminal damage and arson65.0650.00%
Drugs51.38-68.75%
Other theft41.15300.00%
Public order40.92-20.00%
Burglary30.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.46-75.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3517.7020.69%
Drugs168.0560.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.68200.00%
Public order51.38-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.150.00%
Vehicle crime40.9233.33%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.3470.59%
Drugs106.6725.00%
Public order62.300.00%
Vehicle crime31.3850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Other theft20.46-66.67%
Burglary20.460.00%
Robbery20.46100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.42-5.56%
Drugs83.9133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.84200.00%
Other theft61.38500.00%
Public order61.38500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.38-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.92-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.46100.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.97-25.00%
Drugs64.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3825.00%
Vehicle crime31.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-33.33%
Public order10.46-87.50%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-83.33%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

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 offences2412.65-31.43%
Public order85.5233.33%
Other theft61.8420.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3833.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-40.00%
Drugs30.69200.00%
Theft from the person20.690.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%
Burglary10.23-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.95-7.89%
Public order68.05-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.38-16.67%
Other theft51.150.00%
Burglary51.1566.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.150.00%
Vehicle crime30.69-25.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-90.91%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3818.160.00%
Drugs118.740.00%
Public order82.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.840.00%
Other theft51.380.00%
Vehicle crime41.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.920.00%
Burglary30.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20243
June 20247
May 20247
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20231
November 20238
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 356 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202424
July 202433
June 202431
May 202427
April 202422
March 202435
February 202429
January 202417
December 202318
November 202324
October 202335
September 202338

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20236
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20247
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 93 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 202410
June 20245
May 20248
April 20245
March 202416
February 202410
January 20248
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231
September 202311

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 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 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 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 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 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
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L20 3RL 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. Mill Lane
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Trinity Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Caspian Place
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Merton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Peterhouse Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Bedford Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. University Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    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. Hillhead Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Langdale Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Coral Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Park Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Oxford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Clayfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1