WALLER STREET, L20 4PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 4PU

WALLER STREET, L20 4PU, Sefton has recorded a total of 116 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.15 per 1,000 population. This L20 4PU 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 4PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 4PU, encompassing approximately 3122 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (57) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)

L20 4PU Crime Hotspots

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

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

WALLER STREET, L20 4PU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5737.1550.00%
Public order1718.2570.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.44-15.38%
Drugs93.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.88-12.50%
Other crime62.24100.00%
Vehicle crime31.92200.00%
Other theft30.96-57.14%
Burglary10.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.32-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3829.14-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour1312.17-27.78%
Public order104.16-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson83.20-11.11%
Other theft72.5616.67%
Drugs62.2450.00%
Shoplifting31.92200.00%
Other crime30.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%
Robbery10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5739.71-6.56%
Anti-social behaviour1818.25125.00%
Public order165.766.67%
Criminal damage and arson95.120.00%
Other theft62.88-14.29%
Drugs41.92-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.280.00%
Other crime31.28-40.00%
Burglary30.96-40.00%
Robbery20.96100.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6138.7522.00%
Public order1519.53-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson94.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.880.00%
Drugs72.56-46.15%
Other theft72.24-12.50%
Other crime52.24400.00%
Burglary51.60150.00%
Bicycle theft21.600.00%
Robbery10.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5035.2219.05%
Public order1816.01100.00%
Drugs135.7662.50%
Other theft84.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.5660.00%
Vehicle crime42.56-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.28-62.50%
Burglary20.96-50.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Other crime10.32-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4229.78-14.29%
Public order913.45-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.8814.29%
Drugs82.56-42.86%
Other crime62.56500.00%
Vehicle crime51.9266.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.60-28.57%
Other theft41.60-20.00%
Burglary41.280.00%
Bicycle theft11.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4933.304.26%
Drugs1415.69133.33%
Public order124.4833.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.84-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson72.24-30.00%
Other theft52.2425.00%
Burglary41.600.00%
Vehicle crime31.2850.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4730.74-4.08%
Criminal damage and arson1015.0525.00%
Public order93.2012.50%
Anti-social behaviour92.8880.00%
Drugs62.8820.00%
Burglary41.92-33.33%
Other theft41.280.00%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4929.4640.00%
Public order815.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.560.00%
Burglary62.5650.00%
Drugs51.92150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.60-37.50%
Other theft41.60-20.00%
Other crime21.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3524.66-5.41%
Anti-social behaviour811.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.560.00%
Public order82.56-33.33%
Other theft52.56-37.50%
Burglary41.60-20.00%
Other crime21.28-50.00%
Drugs20.64-80.00%
Shoplifting20.64100.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3731.060.00%
Public order1211.850.00%
Drugs103.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.560.00%
Other theft82.560.00%
Burglary52.560.00%
Other crime41.600.00%
Possession of weapons21.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20249
June 20249
May 20243
April 20248
March 20247
February 202410
January 20248
December 20238
November 20238

A total of 522 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202438
July 202457
June 202461
May 202450
April 202442
March 202449
February 202447
January 202449
December 202335
November 202337

A total of 84 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20244
June 20247
May 202413
April 20248
March 202414
February 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 202310

A total of 134 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
July 202416
June 202415
May 202418
April 20249
March 202412
February 20249
January 20248
December 20238
November 202312

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202418
June 20248
May 20248
April 20245
March 20247
February 20249
January 20245
December 20238
November 20238

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 20247
May 20248
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cowper Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Linacre Road
    Total7
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Smollett Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Kilburn Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Lime Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 8. Chelsea Road
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 9. Gray Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 10. Bellini Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Palmerston Drive
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Jacobs Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hinton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Cookson Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Palmerston Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 21. Crescent Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Norfolk Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Maple Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Seaforth Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Longfield Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 26. Beechwood Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Lawler Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Bowden Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Towcester Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Burns Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1