LITHERLAND ROAD, L20 5AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 5AX

LITHERLAND ROAD, L20 5AX, Sefton has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.72 per 1,000 population. This L20 5AX 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 5AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 5AX, encompassing approximately 3950 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

L20 5AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Delaware Road with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

LITHERLAND ROAD, L20 5AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3217.7214.29%
Public order108.1066.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.5360.00%
Shoplifting62.03-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.520.00%
Drugs41.01-20.00%
Robbery21.010.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.203.70%
Shoplifting77.09250.00%
Public order61.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.520.00%
Drugs51.27-37.50%
Burglary41.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.01-20.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.9322.73%
Drugs86.83300.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0325.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2766.67%
Public order41.2733.33%
Vehicle crime31.0150.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Shoplifting20.51-50.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.63-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.5733.33%
Shoplifting41.0133.33%
Public order31.01-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson30.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Drugs20.51-60.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.67-17.24%
Public order116.08120.00%
Drugs52.780.00%
Shoplifting31.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.76-50.00%
Other theft20.76-50.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.9593.33%
Criminal damage and arson67.3450.00%
Shoplifting61.52500.00%
Public order51.52-28.57%
Drugs51.27-37.50%
Other theft41.27-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.90-31.82%
Drugs83.80100.00%
Public order72.03250.00%
Other theft61.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.01100.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.6169.23%
Drugs45.570.00%
Public order21.01-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.13-48.00%
Public order53.2925.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2733.33%
Other theft41.0133.33%
Drugs41.01100.00%
Burglary31.0150.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-50.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.91-3.85%
Vehicle crime46.33100.00%
Public order41.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.010.00%
Other theft30.76200.00%
Drugs20.76-33.33%
Burglary20.510.00%
Other crime20.51-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.51100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.1513.04%
Public order46.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.010.00%
Drugs31.0150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.76-72.73%
Other crime30.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.780.00%
Public order41.010.00%
Robbery21.010.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 286 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202428
July 202427
June 202422
May 202424
April 202429
March 202415
February 202422
January 202413
December 202325
November 202326
October 202323

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

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 202411
April 20245
March 20247
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20248
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20248
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L20 5AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Delaware Road
    Total7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Blossom Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hornby Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. May Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 7. A5098
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Ibstock Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. August Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Roby Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. June Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Hornby Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. The Grange
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Lathom Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. July Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Cedar Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Lunt Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Halsall Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Alt Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Beck Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Melling Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Acorn Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. A5090
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Redwood Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1