MARSH LANE, L20 5BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 5BN

MARSH LANE, L20 5BN, Sefton has recorded a total of 102 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.73 per 1,000 population. This L20 5BN 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 5BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 5BN, encompassing approximately 3816 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)

L20 5BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • Back Stanley Road with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11

MARSH LANE, L20 5BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3826.7311.76%
Shoplifting169.966.67%
Public order144.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.1480.00%
Burglary42.36300.00%
Drugs31.05-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.790.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3423.06-2.86%
Shoplifting158.9187.50%
Public order143.937.69%
Anti-social behaviour83.6760.00%
Drugs72.10133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.830.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Other theft20.52-33.33%
Burglary10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3519.9129.63%
Public order139.17-27.78%
Shoplifting83.41-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour52.10-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson51.31-16.67%
Drugs31.31-62.50%
Other theft30.79-40.00%
Robbery20.790.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2725.68-20.59%
Public order187.0728.57%
Shoplifting144.727.69%
Anti-social behaviour133.6744.44%
Drugs83.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.10-40.00%
Other theft51.57-54.55%
Vehicle crime21.31-50.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-50.00%

In April 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 offences3426.999.68%
Public order148.91100.00%
Shoplifting133.67-18.75%
Other theft113.4137.50%
Criminal damage and arson102.8866.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.6250.00%
Vehicle crime42.360.00%
Drugs41.05-20.00%
Bicycle theft21.050.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3122.536.90%
Shoplifting168.1223.08%
Other theft84.19166.67%
Public order72.10-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson61.8320.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.57-33.33%
Drugs51.57-16.67%
Possession of weapons31.310.00%
Other crime20.79100.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2920.70-12.12%
Shoplifting137.608.33%
Public order113.4183.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.88-10.00%
Drugs62.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.570.00%
Other theft31.31-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3324.37-2.94%
Shoplifting128.659.09%
Anti-social behaviour103.14-28.57%
Other theft92.620.00%
Public order62.36-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5725.00%
Vehicle crime41.3133.33%
Drugs41.05100.00%
Theft from the person31.05200.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.52-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3424.119.68%
Anti-social behaviour148.91133.33%
Shoplifting113.67-15.38%
Public order102.88-37.50%
Other theft92.6280.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.36-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.0550.00%
Bicycle theft20.79-33.33%
Drugs20.52-66.67%
Burglary20.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3124.63-6.06%
Public order168.1277.78%
Shoplifting134.1930.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.41-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.57-14.29%
Drugs61.57200.00%
Other theft51.5725.00%
Bicycle theft31.31200.00%
Other crime30.79200.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3323.84-34.00%
Anti-social behaviour208.6581.82%
Shoplifting105.24-47.37%
Public order92.62-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.3675.00%
Other theft41.83-42.86%
Drugs21.05-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.52100.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other crime10.26-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5031.440.00%
Shoplifting1913.100.00%
Public order124.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.140.00%
Other theft72.880.00%
Burglary41.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.050.00%
Drugs41.050.00%
Other crime31.050.00%
Robbery20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 409 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202438
July 202434
June 202435
May 202427
April 202434
March 202431
February 202429
January 202433
December 202334
November 202331
October 202333
September 202350

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20248
June 20245
May 202413
April 20249
March 20246
February 20249
January 202410
December 202314
November 20236
October 202320
September 202311

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 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 144 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202414
June 202413
May 202418
April 202414
March 20247
February 202411
January 20246
December 202310
November 202316
October 20239
September 202312

A total of 160 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202415
June 20248
May 202414
April 202413
March 202416
February 202413
January 202412
December 202311
November 202313
October 202310
September 202319

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 202411
March 20248
February 20243
January 20249
December 20239
November 20235
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20243
May 20248
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 202410
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
March 20243
January 20242
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 20242
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 2. Back Stanley Road
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Cedar Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Washington Parade
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bootle New Strand
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Marsh Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Delaware Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 10. Capricorn Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Cricklade Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Blossom Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. August Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Hornby Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Coral Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Glover Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Aylward Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. July Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Litherland Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. June Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Corporation Wharf
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Oak Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Ash Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Fern Grove
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Strand Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Hornby Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1