L20 4AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 4AG

L20 4AG, Sefton has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.67 per 1,000 population. This L20 4AG 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 4AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 4AG, encompassing approximately 4371 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (3.23% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)

L20 4AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Delaware Road with total crimes: 7
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 5

L20 4AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3219.673.23%
Public order137.32-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour112.9737.50%
Shoplifting92.52-10.00%
Drugs62.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.37-16.67%
Other theft41.14100.00%
Burglary30.91200.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.46-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.5314.81%
Public order157.097.14%
Shoplifting103.4325.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.2933.33%
Drugs61.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.37-33.33%
Other theft21.370.00%
Possession of weapons20.46100.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.84-25.00%
Public order146.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.20-10.00%
Shoplifting82.0660.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.830.00%
Drugs61.3720.00%
Vehicle crime41.37300.00%
Other theft20.91-33.33%
Burglary10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In June 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 offences3620.1324.14%
Public order148.23-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson103.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.29-33.33%
Shoplifting51.37-37.50%
Drugs51.14-28.57%
Other theft31.14-50.00%
Other crime30.69200.00%
Bicycle theft20.69100.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2919.44-3.33%
Public order156.6336.36%
Anti-social behaviour93.4380.00%
Shoplifting82.0614.29%
Drugs71.83133.33%
Other theft61.60-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.37-58.33%
Burglary21.140.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.6742.86%
Criminal damage and arson126.86200.00%
Public order112.7410.00%
Other theft102.52100.00%
Shoplifting72.29-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.60-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.140.00%
Drugs30.69-62.50%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.33-52.27%
Public order104.8025.00%
Shoplifting82.29-11.11%
Drugs81.8333.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.8350.00%
Other theft51.37150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.14-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.910.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4420.1346.67%
Shoplifting910.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.0633.33%
Public order81.830.00%
Drugs61.8320.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.37-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.910.00%
Other theft20.46-75.00%
Burglary20.46-50.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3018.53-6.25%
Other theft86.86-27.27%
Public order81.83-27.27%
Shoplifting61.83-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.3720.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.37-16.67%
Drugs51.14400.00%
Burglary41.140.00%
Vehicle crime40.91300.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3218.3052.38%
Public order117.320.00%
Other theft112.5257.14%
Shoplifting72.5240.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.6050.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.37-37.50%
Burglary41.14100.00%
Bicycle theft20.91-33.33%
Drugs10.46-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.24-51.16%
Public order114.8022.22%
Criminal damage and arson82.52-20.00%
Other theft71.83133.33%
Shoplifting51.60150.00%
Vehicle crime51.14400.00%
Drugs41.1433.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.91-66.67%
Bicycle theft30.91200.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4319.67-6.52%
Anti-social behaviour129.8471.43%
Criminal damage and arson102.7442.86%
Public order92.290.00%
Drugs32.06-50.00%
Other theft30.69-25.00%
Shoplifting20.69-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4621.500.00%
Public order910.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.600.00%
Drugs61.600.00%
Burglary51.370.00%
Other theft41.140.00%
Shoplifting40.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20249
June 202410
May 20245
April 202412
March 20244
February 20248
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 20245
May 20247
April 20243
March 20248
February 20246
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 422 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202431
July 202427
June 202436
May 202429
April 202430
March 202421
February 202444
January 202430
December 202332
November 202321
October 202343
September 202346

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20246
June 20246
May 20249
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 148 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202415
July 202414
June 202414
May 202415
April 202411
March 202410
February 20248
January 20248
December 202311
November 202311
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 202410
March 20245
February 20242
January 20248
December 202311
November 20237
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20248
June 20245
May 20248
April 20247
March 20248
February 20249
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
March 20242
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Delaware Road
    Total7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bus/Coach Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Blossom Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hornby Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. May Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Cricklade Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Wordsworth Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. June Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Marsh Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Southey Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 14. Hornby Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Capricorn Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Glover Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sea View Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 18. Scott Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Norton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Melling Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Bootle New Strand
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Strand Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Brook Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Peter Mahon Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Gemini Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Chaucer Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Keats Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Shelley Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Balfour Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Chesnut Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1