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

Overview of Crime in L20 5BD

MELLING ROAD, L20 5BD, Sefton has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.94 per 1,000 population. This L20 5BD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader L20 postcode area, which has experienced 453 crimes and a crime rate of 13.09 per 1,000 population (August 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 Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (3.45% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

L20 5BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • A5098 with total crimes: 7
  • Cedar Street with total crimes: 7

MELLING ROAD, L20 5BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences2212.89-48.84%
Anti-social behaviour115.56120.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.78-20.00%
Public order41.01-42.86%
Robbery21.010.00%
Other theft20.51-33.33%
Drugs20.51-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.51100.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4319.710.00%
Public order710.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.260.00%
Burglary41.260.00%
Other crime31.010.00%
Drugs30.760.00%
Other theft30.760.00%
Shoplifting30.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 306 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202430
July 202429
June 202422
May 202423
April 202429
March 202418
February 202423
January 202415
December 202327
November 202325
October 202322
September 202343

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20248
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20248
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 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
September 20234

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235

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
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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
September 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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. A5098
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
  • 3. Cedar Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Marsh Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Delaware Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. A566
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lydiate Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Blossom Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. August Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Hornby Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Glover Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ibstock Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 16. Rufford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Autumn Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Alt Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. July Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Litherland Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. June Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Corporation Wharf
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Oak Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Ash Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Fern Grove
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Hornby Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Croxteth Road
    Total1
    Public order1