KARA CLOSE, L20 3UH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 3UH

KARA CLOSE, L20 3UH, Sefton has recorded a total of 112 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.16 per 1,000 population. This L20 3UH 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 3UH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 3UH, encompassing approximately 3977 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)

L20 3UH 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

KARA CLOSE, L20 3UH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3328.16-8.33%
Public order218.3050.00%
Shoplifting185.2828.57%
Anti-social behaviour134.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.270.00%
Other theft62.2650.00%
Burglary41.510.00%
Vehicle crime31.01-25.00%
Drugs30.75-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.75-66.67%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3627.15-14.29%
Public order149.0540.00%
Shoplifting143.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.5262.50%
Criminal damage and arson93.27200.00%
Drugs52.26-50.00%
Burglary41.26100.00%
Other theft41.01300.00%
Vehicle crime41.0133.33%
Possession of weapons31.010.00%
Other crime10.75-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4224.6413.51%
Shoplifting1410.56250.00%
Drugs103.5211.11%
Public order102.51-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour82.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.01-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Robbery30.750.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Other theft10.50-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3721.87-2.63%
Anti-social behaviour129.30-29.41%
Public order113.02-8.33%
Drugs92.7728.57%
Other theft62.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.51-33.33%
Shoplifting41.01-55.56%
Bicycle theft31.01200.00%
Burglary10.75-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3826.9022.58%
Anti-social behaviour179.5570.00%
Public order124.279.09%
Shoplifting93.0212.50%
Drugs72.26250.00%
Other theft61.76-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.510.00%
Vehicle crime51.51-16.67%
Burglary41.26100.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3122.12-20.51%
Public order117.7910.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.7766.67%
Shoplifting82.51-38.46%
Other theft72.0116.67%
Vehicle crime61.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.510.00%
Bicycle theft31.5150.00%
Drugs20.75-77.78%
Burglary20.50-33.33%
Other crime10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3925.6414.71%
Shoplifting139.8185.71%
Public order103.270.00%
Drugs92.51200.00%
Other theft62.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.51-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.510.00%
Burglary30.7550.00%
Possession of weapons30.750.00%
Bicycle theft20.75-33.33%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3419.6125.93%
Anti-social behaviour108.550.00%
Public order102.5166.67%
Shoplifting72.51-12.50%
Other theft41.76-50.00%
Drugs31.01-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.75200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-40.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Burglary20.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.36-15.62%
Anti-social behaviour106.79-33.33%
Other theft82.5133.33%
Shoplifting82.01-20.00%
Vehicle crime62.01100.00%
Public order61.51-40.00%
Theft from the person51.51400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.26-28.57%
Drugs41.26-20.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3224.3952.38%
Anti-social behaviour158.05150.00%
Public order103.77-47.37%
Shoplifting102.51-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson72.5140.00%
Other theft61.7650.00%
Drugs51.51-28.57%
Burglary31.26200.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Bicycle theft20.75-50.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.50-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.87-43.24%
Public order195.2826.67%
Shoplifting114.7810.00%
Drugs72.77250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.76-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.51-28.57%
Bicycle theft41.260.00%
Other theft41.01300.00%
Theft from the person31.01200.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3724.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour189.300.00%
Public order154.530.00%
Shoplifting103.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.510.00%
Possession of weapons31.760.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 20248
June 202412
May 202417
April 202410
March 20246
February 202410
January 202410
December 202315
November 20236
October 202318

A total of 407 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202436
July 202442
June 202437
May 202438
April 202431
March 202439
February 202434
January 202427
December 202332
November 202321
October 202337

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20246
February 20244
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 126 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202414
July 202414
June 20244
May 20249
April 20248
March 202413
February 20247
January 20248
December 202310
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 149 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202414
July 202410
June 202411
May 202412
April 202411
March 202410
February 202410
January 20246
December 202310
November 202319
October 202315

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
January 20246
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 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 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 202410
June 20249
May 20247
April 20242
March 20249
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L20 3UH 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. Delaware Road
    Total7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Alban'S Square
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Bus/Coach Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Mill Lane
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Trinity Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Peterhouse Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Merton Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 14. University Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Worcester Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. A5090
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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