L20 4DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 4DL

L20 4DL, Sefton has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.52 per 1,000 population. This L20 4DL 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 4DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 4DL, encompassing approximately 1592 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

L20 4DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Washington Parade with total crimes: 8
  • Merton Road with total crimes: 4

L20 4DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1029.52-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.2812.50%
Anti-social behaviour75.6516.67%
Public order74.4075.00%
Other theft64.40100.00%
Vehicle crime33.77200.00%
Burglary21.880.00%
Drugs11.26-80.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.63-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2535.8031.58%
Criminal damage and arson815.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.02200.00%
Drugs53.77150.00%
Public order43.14-33.33%
Bicycle theft32.5150.00%
Other theft31.880.00%
Shoplifting21.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1927.0072.73%
Public order611.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.77100.00%
Shoplifting32.510.00%
Other theft31.88-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.88-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.260.00%
Drugs21.26-66.67%
Burglary11.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1125.75-8.33%
Other theft86.91-11.11%
Drugs65.020.00%
Public order33.77-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.88-75.00%
Vehicle crime31.880.00%
Bicycle theft21.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.26-33.33%
Other crime21.260.00%
Robbery11.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1232.66200.00%
Violence and sexual offences127.5433.33%
Other theft97.5428.57%
Drugs65.65100.00%
Public order53.77-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.14-40.00%
Shoplifting31.880.00%
Robbery11.880.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences926.38-62.50%
Other theft75.65-22.22%
Public order64.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.77-16.67%
Vehicle crime43.14300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.510.00%
Drugs32.51-50.00%
Other crime21.88100.00%
Bicycle theft11.260.00%
Burglary10.63-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2440.824.35%
Other theft915.07125.00%
Drugs65.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.770.00%
Public order42.51-60.00%
Shoplifting32.51-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.880.00%
Burglary21.26100.00%
Theft from the person21.260.00%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2335.809.52%
Public order1014.44400.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.28500.00%
Shoplifting53.77150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.14-33.33%
Other theft42.51-60.00%
Drugs42.51300.00%
Burglary12.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2129.5216.67%
Other theft1013.19400.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.28200.00%
Public order23.77-71.43%
Vehicle crime21.26-33.33%
Shoplifting21.26100.00%
Burglary11.26-66.67%
Drugs10.63-80.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1826.38-10.00%
Public order711.3040.00%
Drugs54.4025.00%
Vehicle crime33.1450.00%
Burglary31.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.88-60.00%
Other theft21.26-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.26-50.00%
Shoplifting10.63-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2027.6317.65%
Anti-social behaviour512.56-44.44%
Public order53.14-16.67%
Drugs43.14300.00%
Other theft32.51-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%
Shoplifting21.26100.00%
Burglary11.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1729.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour910.680.00%
Public order65.650.00%
Other theft53.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.140.00%
Vehicle crime21.880.00%
Burglary11.260.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202425
July 202419
June 202411
May 202412
April 20249
March 202424
February 202423
January 202421
December 202318
November 202320
October 202317

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20242
June 20243
May 202412
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 202410
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20249
April 20247
March 20249
February 20244
January 202410
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Washington Parade
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Merton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. St Edmond'S Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Miller'S Bridge
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 6. Bank Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. William Henry Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Church Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. St Mary'S Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 10. Bootle New Strand
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ruskin Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Oriel Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. St Catherine'S Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. B5090
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Pleasant Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Strand Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Brook Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Peter Mahon Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1