KNOWSLEY ROAD, L20 4NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 4NU

KNOWSLEY ROAD, L20 4NU, Sefton has recorded a total of 89 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.20 per 1,000 population. This L20 4NU 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 4NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 4NU, encompassing approximately 5174 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (40.74% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)

L20 4NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cowper Street with total crimes: 7
  • Smollett Street with total crimes: 7
  • Linacre Road with total crimes: 6

KNOWSLEY ROAD, L20 4NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3817.2040.74%
Public order147.3440.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.7137.50%
Drugs92.13125.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.740.00%
Vehicle crime31.550.00%
Burglary20.58100.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Shoplifting10.39-66.67%
Other theft10.19-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.95-28.95%
Public order105.22-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson81.93-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour81.55-50.00%
Drugs41.550.00%
Other theft40.770.00%
Shoplifting30.770.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3818.36-35.59%
Anti-social behaviour167.34220.00%
Public order133.09-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson112.510.00%
Drugs42.1333.33%
Vehicle crime40.77300.00%
Other theft40.770.00%
Robbery20.77100.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other crime10.19-83.33%
Burglary10.19-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5921.2643.90%
Public order1411.4075.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.7137.50%
Other crime62.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.16-44.44%
Burglary40.97100.00%
Other theft40.770.00%
Drugs30.77-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-75.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4116.0432.26%
Anti-social behaviour97.92800.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.740.00%
Public order81.55-11.11%
Drugs51.55-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.97100.00%
Other theft40.7733.33%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Burglary20.39-60.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.91-24.39%
Public order95.9912.50%
Criminal damage and arson81.74-11.11%
Drugs61.55-45.45%
Burglary51.1666.67%
Other crime40.97300.00%
Other theft30.77200.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.19-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4116.04-19.61%
Drugs117.92266.67%
Criminal damage and arson92.13-10.00%
Public order81.7414.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.5520.00%
Burglary31.16-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%
Other theft10.19-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5116.8145.71%
Criminal damage and arson109.8666.67%
Public order71.930.00%
Burglary51.3525.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.9766.67%
Drugs30.970.00%
Other theft20.58-33.33%
Other crime20.39100.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3512.9545.83%
Public order76.76-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.35-14.29%
Burglary41.16100.00%
Drugs30.77200.00%
Other theft30.58-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour30.58-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.60-22.58%
Public order84.64-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.55-22.22%
Other theft71.35-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.3566.67%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Burglary20.39-66.67%
Other crime20.39100.00%
Drugs10.39-88.89%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.46-38.00%
Public order105.9966.67%
Drugs91.93800.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.740.00%
Other theft81.74100.00%
Burglary61.5550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.16-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.58-33.33%
Other crime10.390.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5016.62-1.96%
Criminal damage and arson99.66-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.740.00%
Public order61.35-25.00%
Other theft41.160.00%
Burglary40.77-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.77-25.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Drugs10.39-85.71%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5119.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson109.860.00%
Public order81.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.550.00%
Drugs71.350.00%
Burglary51.350.00%
Vehicle crime40.970.00%
Other theft40.770.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 517 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202427
July 202438
June 202459
May 202441
April 202431
March 202441
February 202451
January 202435
December 202324
November 202331
October 202350
September 202351

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 202411
June 202411
May 20248
April 20248
March 20249
February 202410
January 20246
December 20237
November 20239
October 20239
September 202310

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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 202411
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20239
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 122 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 202413
June 202414
May 20248
April 20249
March 20248
February 20247
January 20247
December 20238
November 202310
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20242
April 20242
October 20232

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 202416
June 20245
May 20249
April 20241
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20238
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cowper Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Smollett Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Linacre Road
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Knowsley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Bryant Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Wordsworth Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ibstock Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Kilburn Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Southey Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 10. Hornby Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chelsea Road
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 12. Gray Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 13. Lathom Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Scott Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Norton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Hornby Boulevard
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Pope Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Deepdale Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Longfield Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 20. Beechwood Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Burns Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Boswell Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Keats Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Peel Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Shelley Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Balfour Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Chesnut Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Eliot Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Alpha Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Prior Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1