COWPER STREET, L20 4RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 4RS

COWPER STREET, L20 4RS, Sefton has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.75 per 1,000 population. This L20 4RS 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 4RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 4RS, encompassing approximately 4507 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-28.21% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

L20 4RS Crime Hotspots

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

  • O'Neill Street with total crimes: 4
  • Dryden Street with total crimes: 4
  • Prior Street with total crimes: 4

COWPER STREET, L20 4RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.75-28.21%
Public order96.21-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.00-40.00%
Other theft51.3366.67%
Drugs41.110.00%
Shoplifting30.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.67-66.67%
Burglary20.670.00%
Other crime20.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3919.52-9.30%
Public order128.65-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour102.6666.67%
Criminal damage and arson92.220.00%
Drugs42.00-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.89200.00%
Other theft30.6750.00%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Other crime20.44-75.00%
Burglary20.44-33.33%
Robbery20.44100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4320.6310.26%
Public order139.54160.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.88125.00%
Other crime82.00700.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.77-14.29%
Drugs51.33-16.67%
Burglary31.110.00%
Bicycle theft20.670.00%
Other theft20.44-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3917.0818.18%
Other theft78.6575.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.55250.00%
Drugs61.55200.00%
Public order51.33-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.11-55.56%
Burglary30.89-25.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.64-23.26%
Criminal damage and arson97.32200.00%
Public order72.00-36.36%
Burglary41.55100.00%
Other theft40.890.00%
Drugs20.89-75.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-66.67%
Shoplifting10.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4317.97-17.31%
Public order119.5422.22%
Drugs82.44300.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.7720.00%
Other theft41.3333.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-62.50%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Burglary20.44-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5219.3052.94%
Public order911.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.00166.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.7766.67%
Other theft31.110.00%
Burglary30.67-50.00%
Drugs20.67-66.67%
Other crime20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.2021.43%
Public order67.54-25.00%
Drugs61.33200.00%
Burglary61.3350.00%
Vehicle crime31.3350.00%
Other theft30.67-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.67-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.67-25.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.643.70%
Other theft96.2128.57%
Public order82.00-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson51.77-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.11-20.00%
Burglary40.89-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-33.33%
Other crime20.440.00%
Drugs20.44-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.53-34.15%
Public order115.9937.50%
Drugs92.44350.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.000.00%
Other theft72.0016.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.55150.00%
Burglary51.1125.00%
Vehicle crime31.110.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4117.08-8.89%
Criminal damage and arson99.1012.50%
Public order82.000.00%
Other theft61.7750.00%
Burglary41.33-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.89-25.00%
Drugs20.67-71.43%
Shoplifting20.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-77.78%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4520.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour99.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.000.00%
Public order81.770.00%
Drugs71.770.00%
Burglary61.550.00%
Other theft41.330.00%
Vehicle crime40.890.00%
Shoplifting10.890.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234
September 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202412
June 202413
May 20245
April 20247
March 202411
February 20249
January 20246
December 20238
November 202311
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 452 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
July 202439
June 202443
May 202439
April 202433
March 202443
February 202452
January 202434
December 202328
November 202327
October 202341
September 202345

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202410
June 20246
May 20247
April 20242
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20239

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 20248
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20239
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20249
June 20249
May 20244
April 20249
March 20243
February 20248
January 20243
December 20235
November 20239
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20239
November 20237
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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
December 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. O'Neill Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Dryden Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Prior Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Caradoc Road
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Norton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 6. Milton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cowper Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tennyson Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wordsworth Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Shelley Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Percy Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Scott Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 13. Knowsley Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cookson Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Verdi Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Akenside Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. New Fort Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Rimrose Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Hood Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Longfellow Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Shakespeare Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Spenser Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Balfour Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Snave Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Smollett Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Pope Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Falconer Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Collins Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Bowles Street
    Total1
    Public order1