MELLING ROAD, L20 5BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 5BD

MELLING ROAD, L20 5BD, Sefton has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.95 per 1,000 population. This L20 5BD 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 5BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 5BD, encompassing approximately 3957 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

L20 5BD 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

MELLING ROAD, L20 5BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences3418.9513.33%
Public order108.5925.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.5350.00%
Shoplifting62.27-14.29%
Drugs51.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.26-20.00%
Robbery21.010.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.25-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.943.45%
Public order87.5860.00%
Shoplifting72.02250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.7720.00%
Drugs51.52-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.260.00%
Burglary41.26100.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.6731.82%
Drugs87.33300.00%
Public order52.02-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.2625.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2625.00%
Vehicle crime31.260.00%
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 Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.12-4.35%
Public order65.56-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5233.33%
Shoplifting41.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0133.33%
Drugs21.01-60.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.16-20.69%
Public order155.81114.29%
Drugs53.790.00%
Shoplifting41.26-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.76-40.00%
Other theft20.76-66.67%
Burglary10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.9361.11%
Public order77.33-12.50%
Shoplifting71.77600.00%
Other theft61.77-14.29%
Drugs51.52-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.2625.00%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.64-21.74%
Public order84.55166.67%
Drugs82.0233.33%
Other theft72.02600.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.01100.00%
Other crime21.01100.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.1153.33%
Drugs65.8150.00%
Public order31.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.25-80.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.12-44.44%
Public order63.79-14.29%
Other theft51.5266.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.2633.33%
Drugs41.01100.00%
Burglary31.0150.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-33.33%
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 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.908.00%
Public order76.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.010.00%
Other theft30.76200.00%
Vehicle crime30.7650.00%
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 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.6313.64%
Public order76.3275.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.770.00%
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 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.560.00%
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 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 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 20244
April 20247
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 297 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202430
July 202429
June 202422
May 202423
April 202429
March 202418
February 202423
January 202415
December 202327
November 202325
October 202322

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 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20245
June 20246
May 202415
April 20247
March 20248
February 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20248
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20248
February 20246
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 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20247
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

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 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L20 5BD 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. Marsh Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hornby Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Fern Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Glover Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lunt Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Halsall Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Alt Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Beck Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Melling Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Acorn Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. A5090
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Redwood Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1