L20 4DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 4DJ

L20 4DJ, Sefton has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.23 per 1,000 population. This L20 4DJ 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 4DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 4DJ, encompassing approximately 1347 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

L20 4DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • St Edmond'S Road with total crimes: 4
  • Miller'S Bridge with total crimes: 3

L20 4DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson825.2333.33%
Violence and sexual offences75.94-66.67%
Other theft65.19100.00%
Public order44.45100.00%
Vehicle crime32.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.230.00%
Burglary11.480.00%
Drugs10.74-80.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2131.1631.25%
Criminal damage and arson615.58100.00%
Drugs54.45150.00%
Other theft33.710.00%
Public order22.230.00%
Bicycle theft21.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.480.00%
Shoplifting11.48-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1623.74128.57%
Criminal damage and arson311.8750.00%
Other theft32.23-57.14%
Bicycle theft22.230.00%
Drugs21.48-50.00%
Public order21.480.00%
Shoplifting21.480.00%
Burglary11.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences724.49-30.00%
Other theft75.19-12.50%
Drugs45.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime32.230.00%
Bicycle theft22.230.00%
Public order21.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Other crime21.480.00%
Robbery11.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1027.4566.67%
Other theft87.4214.29%
Anti-social behaviour65.94100.00%
Public order44.45-20.00%
Shoplifting32.970.00%
Drugs22.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.48-33.33%
Robbery11.480.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft725.23-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences65.19-68.42%
Public order54.4525.00%
Vehicle crime43.71300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.97-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2350.00%
Drugs22.23-50.00%
Other crime21.480.00%
Bicycle theft11.480.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1939.335.56%
Other theft914.10350.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.6820.00%
Drugs44.450.00%
Public order42.97-55.56%
Shoplifting32.97-25.00%
Theft from the person22.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.48100.00%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1832.6528.57%
Public order913.36350.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.68400.00%
Drugs43.71300.00%
Shoplifting42.97100.00%
Other theft22.97-77.78%
Burglary11.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1427.45-12.50%
Other theft910.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.680.00%
Public order22.97-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.480.00%
Shoplifting21.48100.00%
Burglary11.48-66.67%
Drugs10.74-66.67%
Other crime10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1623.74-5.88%
Public order611.8750.00%
Burglary34.45200.00%
Drugs32.2350.00%
Vehicle crime22.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.48-50.00%
Shoplifting10.74-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1727.4521.43%
Public order412.61-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.97-42.86%
Other theft32.97-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.23-33.33%
Drugs21.48100.00%
Vehicle crime21.480.00%
Shoplifting21.48100.00%
Burglary11.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1431.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour710.390.00%
Public order65.190.00%
Other theft54.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.710.00%
Vehicle crime22.230.00%
Burglary11.480.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20243
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202421
July 202416
June 20247
May 202410
April 20246
March 202419
February 202418
January 202414
December 202316
November 202317
October 202314

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20247
May 20248
April 20247
March 20249
February 20242
January 20249
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20249
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. St Edmond'S Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Miller'S Bridge
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 4. Bank Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. William Henry Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Church Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. St Mary'S Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 8. Ruskin Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. St Catherine'S Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. B5090
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Pleasant Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Arctic Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Strand Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Brook Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Peter Mahon Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1