L20 3XX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 3XX

L20 3XX, Sefton has recorded a total of 113 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.29 per 1,000 population. This L20 3XX 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 3XX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 3XX, encompassing approximately 3394 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L20 3XX area, explore the L20 3XX 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 (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)

L20 3XX 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 3XX 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 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3333.29-25.00%
Public order179.7254.55%
Shoplifting165.0160.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.7155.56%
Criminal damage and arson114.1210.00%
Other theft63.2420.00%
Burglary51.77400.00%
Drugs41.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.59100.00%
Possession of weapons10.59-50.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4431.23-10.20%
Public order1112.960.00%
Shoplifting103.24-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson102.9566.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.9512.50%
Drugs82.65-20.00%
Other theft52.360.00%
Vehicle crime41.4733.33%
Possession of weapons21.18100.00%
Other crime10.59-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.29-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4932.7025.64%
Shoplifting1214.44200.00%
Public order113.54-8.33%
Drugs103.2425.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.95-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson62.3650.00%
Burglary41.77100.00%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Robbery30.880.00%
Other crime20.88100.00%
Bicycle theft20.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3927.690.00%
Public order1211.49-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour113.54-38.89%
Other theft83.2433.33%
Drugs82.36-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.36-50.00%
Shoplifting41.18-55.56%
Bicycle theft41.18300.00%
Burglary21.18-50.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3934.1730.00%
Anti-social behaviour1811.49100.00%
Public order135.30-7.14%
Drugs123.83100.00%
Shoplifting93.5412.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.650.00%
Other theft62.36-33.33%
Burglary41.77100.00%
Vehicle crime31.18-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.88100.00%
Bicycle theft10.59-75.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3028.58-34.78%
Public order148.84-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.1228.57%
Other theft92.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.650.00%
Shoplifting82.36-38.46%
Drugs62.36-60.00%
Bicycle theft41.77100.00%
Vehicle crime41.18100.00%
Other crime21.18100.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.59-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4636.53-2.13%
Public order1513.5536.36%
Drugs154.4287.50%
Shoplifting134.4285.71%
Other theft93.8350.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.6560.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.36-22.22%
Possession of weapons22.060.00%
Theft from the person20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4729.7546.88%
Public order1113.8537.50%
Anti-social behaviour93.24-25.00%
Drugs82.650.00%
Shoplifting72.36-12.50%
Other theft62.06-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.770.00%
Robbery31.470.00%
Bicycle theft20.88100.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3227.69-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour129.43-7.69%
Public order83.54-11.11%
Shoplifting82.36-20.00%
Other theft82.36100.00%
Drugs82.3614.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.36-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.4725.00%
Theft from the person41.47300.00%
Possession of weapons31.18200.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3829.7531.03%
Anti-social behaviour1311.1962.50%
Shoplifting103.830.00%
Public order92.95-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson82.65300.00%
Drugs72.3616.67%
Other theft42.060.00%
Vehicle crime41.180.00%
Burglary31.18200.00%
Other crime20.88100.00%
Theft from the person10.59-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.29-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2925.920.00%
Public order198.540.00%
Shoplifting105.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.950.00%
Drugs62.360.00%
Bicycle theft41.770.00%
Other theft41.180.00%
Theft from the person31.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20246
June 20244
May 20248
April 20248
March 20248
February 20245
January 20245
December 20238
November 20232

A total of 140 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
July 202411
June 202412
May 202413
April 202414
March 202415
February 202411
January 20248
December 20239
November 202319

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 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

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
July 20248
June 202411
May 202418
April 20249
March 20247
February 20249
January 202412
December 202313
November 20238

A total of 426 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202444
July 202449
June 202439
May 202439
April 202430
March 202446
February 202447
January 202432
December 202338
November 202329

A total of 92 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 202410
June 20248
May 202412
April 20246
March 202415
February 20248
January 20248
December 20237
November 20236

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 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 20242
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L20 3XX 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. St Edmond'S Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Merton Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 15. University Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Fern Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Well Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 19. Ruskin Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Langdale Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Coral Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Park Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. St Catherine'S Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. B5090
    Total1
    Burglary1