L20 4US Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 4US

L20 4US, Sefton has recorded a total of 110 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 49.91 per 1,000 population. This L20 4US 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 4US crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 4US, encompassing approximately 2204 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)

L20 4US 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 4US Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5549.9125.00%
Public order1424.9575.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.3525.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.5425.00%
Other crime74.54250.00%
Drugs63.1850.00%
Vehicle crime32.720.00%
Other theft31.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.360.00%
Shoplifting10.45-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4438.56-25.42%
Anti-social behaviour819.9614.29%
Public order83.63-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson83.6314.29%
Other theft63.6350.00%
Drugs42.7233.33%
Shoplifting31.81200.00%
Other crime21.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Robbery10.45-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5946.7340.48%
Public order926.77-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.180.00%
Other theft43.1833.33%
Other crime41.81-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.810.00%
Burglary31.36-40.00%
Drugs31.36-57.14%
Robbery21.36100.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4241.29-4.55%
Public order1219.06-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.44133.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.180.00%
Drugs73.18-36.36%
Other crime53.18150.00%
Burglary52.27150.00%
Other theft32.27-57.14%
Robbery11.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4443.5510.00%
Public order1619.9677.78%
Drugs117.26120.00%
Other theft74.9975.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.1816.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.18-57.14%
Burglary21.36-33.33%
Robbery20.910.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.91-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4036.758.11%
Public order918.15-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.0840.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.18-14.29%
Drugs52.72-28.57%
Other theft42.27-20.00%
Burglary31.810.00%
Vehicle crime31.360.00%
Other crime21.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3736.30-11.90%
Public order1016.7911.11%
Anti-social behaviour74.54-22.22%
Drugs73.1816.67%
Other theft53.1866.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.27-50.00%
Burglary32.2750.00%
Vehicle crime31.3650.00%
Other crime21.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4239.93-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson1019.06150.00%
Public order94.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.0850.00%
Drugs64.0820.00%
Other theft32.720.00%
Burglary21.36-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Shoplifting20.910.00%
Other crime20.91100.00%
Possession of weapons10.91-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4538.1160.71%
Public order920.4228.57%
Anti-social behaviour64.0850.00%
Burglary62.7250.00%
Drugs52.72150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.27-33.33%
Other theft31.81-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Possession of weapons20.910.00%
Other crime10.91-50.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2829.04-17.65%
Public order712.70-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.18-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.72-42.86%
Burglary41.81-20.00%
Other theft41.81-42.86%
Other crime21.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.91100.00%
Drugs20.91-77.78%
Shoplifting20.91100.00%
Possession of weapons20.910.00%
Robbery10.910.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3440.83-10.53%
Public order1015.4366.67%
Criminal damage and arson94.5428.57%
Drugs94.08800.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.0816.67%
Other theft73.180.00%
Burglary53.1866.67%
Other crime42.270.00%
Possession of weapons21.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.91-50.00%
Shoplifting10.45-66.67%
Robbery10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3833.12-30.91%
Other theft717.2475.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.1816.67%
Public order63.18-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.72-14.29%
Burglary32.720.00%
Shoplifting31.360.00%
Vehicle crime21.36-50.00%
Drugs10.91-88.89%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5545.820.00%
Public order1024.950.00%
Drugs94.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.180.00%
Vehicle crime42.720.00%
Other theft41.810.00%
Burglary31.810.00%
Other crime11.360.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20247
June 20247
May 20243
April 20247
March 20245
February 202410
January 20244
December 20236
November 20239
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20247
May 202411
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20239
October 20231
September 20239

A total of 129 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 20249
June 202412
May 202416
April 20249
March 202410
February 20249
January 20249
December 20237
November 202310
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 563 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202444
July 202459
June 202442
May 202444
April 202440
March 202437
February 202442
January 202445
December 202328
November 202334
October 202338
September 202355

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20247
June 20247
May 20247
April 20246
March 20247
February 20249
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L20 4US 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. Elm Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Bryant Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Lime Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 7. Chelsea Road
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 8. Gray Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 9. Bellini Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Palmerston Drive
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Jacobs Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hinton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Hornby Boulevard
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pope Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Deepdale Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Cookson Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Beech Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Elm Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Ince Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Palmerston Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 21. Crescent Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Norfolk Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Maple Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Seaforth Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Longfield Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 26. Beechwood Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bowden Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Burns Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Boswell Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Eliot Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1