L20 4SN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 4SN

L20 4SN, Sefton has recorded a total of 126 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.99 per 1,000 population. This L20 4SN 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 4SN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 4SN, encompassing approximately 3501 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-10.87% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)

L20 4SN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • Back Stanley Road with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14

L20 4SN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4135.99-10.87%
Shoplifting2211.7137.50%
Public order216.2840.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.00-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson103.71-28.57%
Other theft72.86250.00%
Burglary42.00100.00%
Drugs31.14-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.860.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4634.85-4.17%
Shoplifting1613.146.67%
Public order154.5725.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson144.00133.33%
Drugs54.00-28.57%
Possession of weapons31.430.00%
Vehicle crime30.860.00%
Other theft20.86-33.33%
Burglary20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4830.2841.18%
Shoplifting1513.71114.29%
Public order124.28-14.29%
Drugs73.4316.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.00-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson62.00100.00%
Vehicle crime31.710.00%
Other theft30.86-40.00%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Robbery20.57-33.33%
Other crime10.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3425.7121.43%
Public order149.71-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour134.00-23.53%
Shoplifting73.71-50.00%
Drugs62.000.00%
Other theft51.71-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.43-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.86200.00%
Robbery30.86200.00%
Burglary10.86-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2830.28-6.67%
Public order178.0041.67%
Anti-social behaviour174.8641.67%
Shoplifting144.867.69%
Other theft74.00-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson62.00-33.33%
Drugs61.7150.00%
Vehicle crime31.7150.00%
Burglary30.8650.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3028.56-6.25%
Shoplifting138.57-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour123.71100.00%
Public order123.4320.00%
Other theft113.4337.50%
Criminal damage and arson93.1450.00%
Drugs42.57-50.00%
Bicycle theft31.14200.00%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%
Burglary20.57-33.33%
Other crime10.57-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.29-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3227.99-15.79%
Shoplifting169.1423.08%
Public order104.57-16.67%
Drugs82.8614.29%
Other theft82.2860.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.28-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.71-45.45%
Burglary31.71200.00%
Possession of weapons30.860.00%
Other crime30.860.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3827.70-5.00%
Shoplifting1310.858.33%
Public order123.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.43-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.1416.67%
Drugs72.0016.67%
Other theft52.00-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.43100.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4030.8511.11%
Anti-social behaviour1211.42-14.29%
Shoplifting123.439.09%
Other theft103.4325.00%
Public order82.86-42.86%
Drugs62.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.710.00%
Vehicle crime41.71-20.00%
Theft from the person31.14200.00%
Burglary20.86-50.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.57-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3630.2833.33%
Public order1410.28-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.0075.00%
Shoplifting114.00-15.38%
Other theft83.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.280.00%
Vehicle crime51.71150.00%
Drugs41.43-50.00%
Burglary41.14100.00%
Bicycle theft21.140.00%
Theft from the person10.57-50.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2727.42-22.86%
Public order207.7142.86%
Shoplifting135.7130.00%
Drugs83.71166.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.28-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson62.28-14.29%
Other theft41.7133.33%
Other crime21.140.00%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Theft from the person20.57100.00%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3527.70-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour1710.0021.43%
Public order144.8616.67%
Shoplifting104.00-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson72.8640.00%
Drugs32.00-57.14%
Other theft30.86-72.73%
Vehicle crime20.86-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.57100.00%
Other crime20.57-33.33%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4535.990.00%
Shoplifting1912.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.430.00%
Public order124.000.00%
Other theft113.430.00%
Drugs73.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.000.00%
Other crime31.430.00%
Vehicle crime30.860.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 480 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202446
July 202448
June 202434
May 202428
April 202430
March 202432
February 202438
January 202440
December 202336
November 202327
October 202335
September 202345

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20247
April 202411
March 20248
February 20245
January 202410
December 20238
November 20234
October 20233
September 202311

A total of 181 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202416
July 202415
June 20247
May 202414
April 202413
March 202416
February 202413
January 202412
December 202311
November 202313
October 202310
September 202319

A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20248
February 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20238
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 181 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202415
July 202412
June 202414
May 202417
April 202412
March 202410
February 202412
January 20248
December 202314
November 202320
October 202314
September 202312

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
July 20247
June 202413
May 202417
April 202412
March 20246
February 202411
January 202412
December 202314
November 20238
October 202317
September 202314

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 20246
June 20243
May 20246
April 20249
March 20246
February 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Back Stanley Road
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total14
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Washington Parade
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Delaware Road
    Total7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bus/Coach Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Caspian Place
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Merton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. St Edmond'S Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Cricklade Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. June Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Merton Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Bank Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Marsh Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cedar Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Fern Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Well Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 19. St Mary'S Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 20. Capricorn Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Glover Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Redwood Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bootle New Strand
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Ruskin Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Coral Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Park Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. St Catherine'S Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Strand Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Brook Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Peter Mahon Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1