L20 4QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 4QP

L20 4QP, Sefton has recorded a total of 94 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.01 per 1,000 population. This L20 4QP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader L20 postcode area, which has experienced 453 crimes and a crime rate of 13.09 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this L20 4QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 4QP, encompassing approximately 3915 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (13.79% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)

L20 4QP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Washington Parade with total crimes: 7

L20 4QP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3324.0113.79%
Shoplifting178.4330.77%
Public order154.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.8312.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.30-11.11%
Drugs62.040.00%
Other theft31.5350.00%
Possession of weapons20.77100.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2922.48-17.14%
Public order157.4115.38%
Shoplifting133.8362.50%
Criminal damage and arson93.3228.57%
Anti-social behaviour82.3014.29%
Drugs62.040.00%
Vehicle crime41.53300.00%
Other theft21.02-33.33%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3522.9925.00%
Public order138.94-18.75%
Shoplifting83.32-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour72.04-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson71.7916.67%
Drugs61.79-33.33%
Other crime41.53300.00%
Other theft31.02-50.00%
Burglary20.77-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.51100.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2826.31-15.15%
Public order167.1533.33%
Anti-social behaviour164.09220.00%
Shoplifting144.097.69%
Drugs93.58200.00%
Other theft62.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.53-33.33%
Burglary41.53300.00%
Theft from the person11.020.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3322.9922.22%
Shoplifting138.43-13.33%
Public order123.329.09%
Other theft93.0680.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.3028.57%
Anti-social behaviour52.30-44.44%
Drugs31.28-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2722.22-32.50%
Shoplifting156.9015.38%
Public order113.8310.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.8128.57%
Drugs82.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.04-22.22%
Other theft51.7925.00%
Possession of weapons21.280.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4025.0314.29%
Shoplifting1310.2230.00%
Public order103.3242.86%
Criminal damage and arson92.5528.57%
Drugs82.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.040.00%
Other theft41.79-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.02100.00%
Burglary20.51-50.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3523.502.94%
Shoplifting108.94-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour72.55-12.50%
Public order71.79-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.7940.00%
Other theft61.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.53150.00%
Burglary41.28-20.00%
Drugs41.02300.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Theft from the person20.51100.00%
Bicycle theft10.51-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3423.7578.95%
Public order128.68-7.69%
Other theft123.0671.43%
Shoplifting113.0610.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.8114.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.04-16.67%
Burglary51.28150.00%
Bicycle theft21.28-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.51-60.00%
Drugs10.51-83.33%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.43-55.81%
Public order134.8518.18%
Shoplifting103.3211.11%
Other theft72.55133.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.79-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson61.79-40.00%
Drugs61.53200.00%
Vehicle crime51.53400.00%
Bicycle theft31.28200.00%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4325.80-12.24%
Anti-social behaviour1710.98112.50%
Public order114.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.8166.67%
Shoplifting92.55-50.00%
Other theft32.30-57.14%
Drugs20.77-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4929.370.00%
Shoplifting1812.510.00%
Public order114.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.810.00%
Other theft72.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.790.00%
Drugs51.530.00%
Burglary31.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20248
June 20247
May 202416
April 20245
March 20249
February 20247
January 20247
December 20238
November 20237
October 202317
September 20238

A total of 405 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202433
July 202429
June 202435
May 202428
April 202433
March 202427
February 202440
January 202435
December 202334
November 202319
October 202343
September 202349

A total of 146 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202415
June 202413
May 202416
April 202412
March 202411
February 202410
January 20247
December 202312
November 202313
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 151 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202413
June 20248
May 202414
April 202413
March 202415
February 202413
January 202410
December 202311
November 202310
October 20239
September 202318

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20249
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 202312
November 20237
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20249
April 20243
March 20248
February 20248
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20249
June 20247
May 20246
April 20249
March 20247
February 20249
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20242
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Washington Parade
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bootle New Strand
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Marsh Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Delaware Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 8. Peter Mahon Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 9. Capricorn Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 10. O'Neill Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cricklade Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hornby Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bank Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Glover Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Aylward Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Milton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Tennyson Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wordsworth Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Shelley Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Scott Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 21. June Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Strand Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Spenser Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Anvil Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Hornby Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Balfour Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1