L20 4PY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 4PY

L20 4PY, Sefton has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.14 per 1,000 population. This L20 4PY 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 4PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 4PY, encompassing approximately 4617 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (60.71% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)

L20 4PY 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 4PY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4520.1460.71%
Public order139.7585.71%
Anti-social behaviour102.8242.86%
Criminal damage and arson82.1714.29%
Drugs71.73133.33%
Other crime41.52100.00%
Vehicle crime30.870.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.22-66.67%
Other theft10.22-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.21-28.21%
Anti-social behaviour76.06-63.16%
Public order71.52-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.52-36.36%
Other theft41.520.00%
Shoplifting30.870.00%
Drugs30.65-40.00%
Other crime20.65100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3921.66-32.76%
Anti-social behaviour198.45216.67%
Public order124.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.6010.00%
Drugs52.380.00%
Other theft41.080.00%
Vehicle crime30.87200.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Burglary20.43-50.00%
Robbery20.43100.00%
Other crime10.43-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5823.6126.09%
Public order1212.56300.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.60100.00%
Other crime62.17500.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.30-25.00%
Drugs51.30-28.57%
Burglary41.0833.33%
Other theft40.870.00%
Bicycle theft20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-75.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4617.7612.20%
Anti-social behaviour89.96300.00%
Drugs71.7375.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.08300.00%
Other theft40.8733.33%
Burglary30.87-40.00%
Public order30.65-66.67%
Robbery10.650.00%
Other crime10.22-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4117.54-4.65%
Criminal damage and arson108.8842.86%
Public order92.1712.50%
Burglary51.95150.00%
Other crime51.08400.00%
Drugs41.08-60.00%
Other theft30.87-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4317.98-20.37%
Drugs109.31233.33%
Public order82.17-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.73-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour51.520.00%
Other theft41.0833.33%
Burglary20.87-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.43100.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Other crime10.22-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5420.5742.11%
Criminal damage and arson1111.69120.00%
Public order102.3842.86%
Anti-social behaviour52.1766.67%
Drugs31.08-40.00%
Other theft30.65-25.00%
Burglary30.65-57.14%
Other crime30.65200.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3816.0322.58%
Public order78.23-22.22%
Burglary71.5275.00%
Drugs51.52150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.08-37.50%
Other theft41.08-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour30.87-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.03-13.89%
Other theft96.7128.57%
Public order91.95-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson81.95-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.730.00%
Burglary40.87-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Other crime20.43-33.33%
Drugs20.43-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3619.49-23.40%
Public order117.8083.33%
Criminal damage and arson102.3825.00%
Drugs92.17350.00%
Other theft71.9540.00%
Burglary61.5250.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.30-50.00%
Other crime30.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-33.33%
Robbery10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences4718.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson810.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.730.00%
Public order61.730.00%
Other theft51.300.00%
Burglary41.080.00%
Vehicle crime30.870.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202411
June 202410
May 20245
April 202410
March 20247
February 202411
January 20245
December 20238
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 506 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202428
July 202439
June 202458
May 202446
April 202441
March 202443
February 202454
January 202438
December 202331
November 202336
October 202347

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 202410
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 107 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 202412
June 202412
May 20243
April 20249
March 20248
February 202410
January 20247
December 20239
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20232

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 202419
June 20246
May 20248
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20239
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 4PY 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. Bryant Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Wordsworth Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ibstock Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Kilburn Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Lime Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 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. Bellini Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 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. Maple Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Longfield Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 22. Beechwood Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Burns Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Boswell Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Keats Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Peel Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Shelley Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Balfour Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Chesnut Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Eliot Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1