L20 4PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 4PW

L20 4PW, Sefton has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.28 per 1,000 population. This L20 4PW 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 4PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 4PW, encompassing approximately 2641 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (51.61% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

L20 4PW 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
  • Knowsley Road with total crimes: 5

L20 4PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4730.2851.61%
Criminal damage and arson817.7960.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.03-40.00%
Drugs52.27400.00%
Public order51.89-16.67%
Other crime41.89100.00%
Vehicle crime31.510.00%
Other theft21.14-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3123.47-35.42%
Anti-social behaviour1011.7342.86%
Public order63.79-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson52.27-28.57%
Other theft41.890.00%
Shoplifting21.510.00%
Other crime20.76-60.00%
Drugs10.76-66.67%
Robbery10.38-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4834.8323.08%
Public order1118.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.6516.67%
Other crime52.650.00%
Other theft41.8933.33%
Drugs31.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.140.00%
Burglary20.76-33.33%
Robbery20.76100.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3931.048.33%
Public order1114.76175.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.1640.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.65100.00%
Drugs62.270.00%
Other crime52.27150.00%
Burglary31.8950.00%
Other theft31.14-57.14%
Robbery11.14-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3625.740.00%
Other theft713.63250.00%
Drugs62.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.2725.00%
Public order41.89-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.51-50.00%
Burglary21.14-33.33%
Robbery20.760.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3624.980.00%
Public order913.63-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.4120.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.270.00%
Burglary31.5150.00%
Drugs21.14-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Other theft20.76-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3625.36-10.00%
Public order1013.6325.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.79-37.50%
Drugs51.8925.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.89-33.33%
Other theft41.5133.33%
Burglary21.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4028.3921.21%
Public order815.1460.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.03166.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.030.00%
Drugs42.27-20.00%
Other theft31.510.00%
Burglary21.14-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3323.0950.00%
Anti-social behaviour612.49100.00%
Public order52.270.00%
Drugs51.89150.00%
Burglary41.890.00%
Other theft31.51-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.14-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.31-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson58.33-44.44%
Other theft51.890.00%
Public order51.89-50.00%
Burglary41.89-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.510.00%
Other crime21.14-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Drugs20.76-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3029.900.00%
Public order1011.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.790.00%
Drugs93.410.00%
Burglary53.410.00%
Other theft51.890.00%
Other crime31.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.140.00%
Vehicle crime21.140.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20248
January 20243
December 20235
November 20239

A total of 398 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202431
July 202448
June 202439
May 202436
April 202436
March 202436
February 202440
January 202433
December 202322
November 202330

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 202411
June 202411
May 20244
April 20249
March 202410
February 20248
January 20245
December 20235
November 202310

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20247
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
November 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 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
November 20231

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L20 4PW 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. Knowsley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Elm Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Lime Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Gray Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Bellini Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Norton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Hornby Boulevard
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pope Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Deepdale Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Cookson Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Beech Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Elm Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Crescent Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Norfolk Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Maple Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Seaforth Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Burns Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Boswell Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Keats Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Peel Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Eliot Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Prior Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Waller Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Bowles Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Gower Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Byron Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Muspratt Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 30. Caradoc Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1