L20 4AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 4AB

L20 4AB, Sefton has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.96 per 1,000 population. This L20 4AB 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 4AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 4AB, encompassing approximately 2026 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L20 4AB area, explore the L20 4AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-48.57% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)

L20 4AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Washington Parade with total crimes: 8

L20 4AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1840.96-48.57%
Shoplifting168.8860.00%
Public order127.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.9225.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.9312.50%
Other theft74.4440.00%
Burglary53.450.00%
Vehicle crime32.4750.00%
Drugs21.48-71.43%
Other crime10.990.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3541.4529.63%
Shoplifting1017.27-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour84.93166.67%
Criminal damage and arson83.95100.00%
Drugs73.95250.00%
Public order63.45-40.00%
Other theft52.9666.67%
Bicycle theft32.4750.00%
Vehicle crime21.48100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2733.0658.82%
Shoplifting1113.32175.00%
Public order105.43150.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.9333.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.97-40.00%
Burglary31.4850.00%
Other theft31.48-70.00%
Drugs21.48-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.990.00%
Robbery10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1727.14-5.56%
Other theft108.3911.11%
Anti-social behaviour54.93-68.75%
Drugs52.47-16.67%
Shoplifting42.47-66.67%
Public order41.97-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.97-50.00%
Burglary21.48-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1839.9728.57%
Anti-social behaviour168.88166.67%
Shoplifting127.9050.00%
Other theft95.920.00%
Public order84.44-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.95-14.29%
Drugs62.9650.00%
Burglary32.96200.00%
Vehicle crime11.48-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1434.05-53.33%
Public order106.91-23.08%
Other theft94.93-10.00%
Shoplifting84.44-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson73.95-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour63.4520.00%
Bicycle theft42.96100.00%
Drugs41.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.97200.00%
Other crime21.48100.00%
Possession of weapons10.99-50.00%
Burglary10.49-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3049.34-18.92%
Shoplifting1414.8027.27%
Public order136.910.00%
Other theft106.4166.67%
Criminal damage and arson94.9328.57%
Drugs84.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.95-28.57%
Burglary32.47200.00%
Possession of weapons21.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.990.00%
Theft from the person20.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3742.9332.14%
Public order1318.26225.00%
Shoplifting116.4137.50%
Anti-social behaviour75.43-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson73.4575.00%
Other theft63.45-45.45%
Drugs42.96300.00%
Robbery11.970.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2837.010.00%
Other theft1113.8283.33%
Anti-social behaviour85.4360.00%
Shoplifting83.95-27.27%
Vehicle crime53.9525.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.470.00%
Public order41.97-60.00%
Theft from the person21.97100.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.49-75.00%
Drugs10.49-80.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2838.9833.33%
Shoplifting1113.8222.22%
Public order105.4311.11%
Other theft64.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.96-28.57%
Drugs52.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.47100.00%
Burglary41.97300.00%
Vehicle crime41.97100.00%
Theft from the person11.970.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2132.570.00%
Public order910.36-18.18%
Shoplifting94.44-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.44-41.67%
Drugs53.45400.00%
Bicycle theft42.470.00%
Other theft41.97-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Theft from the person10.990.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2135.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour1210.360.00%
Public order115.920.00%
Shoplifting105.430.00%
Other theft54.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.470.00%
Vehicle crime21.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 20249
February 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 202410
June 20244
May 20248
April 202410
March 202413
February 202413
January 20244
December 202310
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 124 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
July 202411
June 20244
May 202412
April 20248
March 202414
February 202411
January 20248
December 202311
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20243
June 20245
May 202416
April 20246
March 20245
February 20247
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 294 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202435
July 202427
June 202417
May 202418
April 202414
March 202430
February 202437
January 202428
December 202328
November 202321
October 202321

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20248
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20249
April 20249
March 202410
February 20246
January 202411
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20244
March 20242
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L20 4AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total22
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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. Bus/Coach Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Merton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. St Edmond'S Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Merton Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Bank Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. William Henry Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Church Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. St Mary'S Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 14. Bootle New Strand
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ruskin Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Oriel Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. St Catherine'S Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. B5090
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Pleasant Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Strand Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Brook Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Peter Mahon Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1