L20 4RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 4RW

L20 4RW, Sefton has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.97 per 1,000 population. This L20 4RW 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 4RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 4RW, encompassing approximately 3945 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (32.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

L20 4RW 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
  • Rimrose Road with total crimes: 6

L20 4RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.9732.00%
Public order88.36-11.11%
Drugs62.03100.00%
Shoplifting41.5233.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.01-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0150.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Other crime20.51100.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.43-3.85%
Public order96.3412.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.28-44.44%
Shoplifting31.270.00%
Drugs30.76-25.00%
Other theft30.76200.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-75.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.73-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour96.59125.00%
Public order82.28-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.030.00%
Drugs42.030.00%
Vehicle crime31.01200.00%
Possession of weapons20.760.00%
Burglary20.51-33.33%
Robbery20.51100.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.25-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3820.2822.58%
Public order109.63150.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.53166.67%
Other crime72.03600.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.770.00%
Drugs41.01-33.33%
Burglary31.0150.00%
Bicycle theft20.760.00%
Other theft20.51-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.2119.23%
Drugs67.86500.00%
Other theft51.5225.00%
Public order41.27-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.01300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01-62.50%
Robbery20.760.00%
Burglary20.51-50.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.69-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson86.59166.67%
Public order52.03-28.57%
Burglary41.27300.00%
Other theft41.01300.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Shoplifting10.51-50.00%
Drugs10.25-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.95-30.43%
Public order78.1116.67%
Drugs71.77600.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.27-50.00%
Shoplifting20.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4618.2558.62%
Criminal damage and arson611.66200.00%
Public order61.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5266.67%
Other theft21.27100.00%
Burglary20.51-33.33%
Drugs10.51-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.4326.09%
Public order67.350.00%
Drugs61.52500.00%
Vehicle crime31.52200.00%
Burglary30.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-33.33%
Other theft10.51-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.170.00%
Public order65.83-33.33%
Other theft61.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.52-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour30.76-40.00%
Burglary30.76-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.25-88.89%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.74-36.11%
Drugs95.83350.00%
Public order92.2812.50%
Criminal damage and arson92.2812.50%
Other theft62.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.52400.00%
Burglary41.2733.33%
Vehicle crime31.010.00%
Other crime20.760.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3616.730.00%
Public order89.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.030.00%
Vehicle crime32.030.00%
Other theft30.760.00%
Burglary30.760.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20248
June 202410
May 20244
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
October 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20248
June 20248
May 20243
April 20248
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 368 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202425
July 202426
June 202438
May 202431
April 202426
March 202432
February 202446
January 202429
December 202323
November 202323
October 202336

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241
March 20247
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20249
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20247
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L20 4RW 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. Rimrose Road
    Total6
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
  • 4. Knowsley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Wordsworth Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Southey Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Gray Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Bellini Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Scott Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Norton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Pope Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Deepdale Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Cookson Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Chaucer Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Burns Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Boswell Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Keats Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Peel Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Shelley Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Balfour Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Eliot Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Prior Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bowles Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Gower Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Byron Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Muspratt Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Caradoc Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Verdi Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1