KNOWSLEY ROAD, L20 5DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 5DF

KNOWSLEY ROAD, L20 5DF, Sefton has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.97 per 1,000 population. This L20 5DF 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 5DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 5DF, encompassing approximately 4532 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (2.94% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)

L20 5DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Linacre Road with total crimes: 6
  • Knowsley Road with total crimes: 5
  • Blossom Street with total crimes: 4

KNOWSLEY ROAD, L20 5DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3518.972.94%
Anti-social behaviour147.7255.56%
Public order113.09-8.33%
Drugs82.4333.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.770.00%
Vehicle crime31.540.00%
Shoplifting30.66-40.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3417.87-8.11%
Public order127.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.65-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson71.99-36.36%
Drugs61.540.00%
Shoplifting51.320.00%
Other theft41.1033.33%
Vehicle crime30.88-50.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3720.52-19.57%
Anti-social behaviour168.16220.00%
Public order123.53-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson112.6522.22%
Drugs62.4350.00%
Vehicle crime61.32100.00%
Other theft31.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4620.3048.39%
Public order1310.15-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.8728.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.99-58.33%
Drugs41.10-50.00%
Shoplifting40.880.00%
Vehicle crime30.8850.00%
Other theft30.6650.00%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.310.00%
Public order156.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.310.00%
Drugs82.6533.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.77-36.36%
Shoplifting41.54-33.33%
Other theft20.88-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.3114.81%
Criminal damage and arson116.8410.00%
Public order102.4325.00%
Drugs62.21-60.00%
Other theft61.3250.00%
Shoplifting61.32500.00%
Other crime51.32400.00%
Burglary31.1050.00%
Bicycle theft20.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.33-40.00%
Drugs155.96114.29%
Criminal damage and arson103.3125.00%
Public order82.2160.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.77100.00%
Other theft40.8833.33%
Burglary20.88-33.33%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4516.5573.08%
Criminal damage and arson89.93166.67%
Drugs71.77133.33%
Public order51.54-37.50%
Other theft31.10-25.00%
Burglary30.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-60.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.02-25.71%
Public order85.74-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour51.770.00%
Other theft41.100.00%
Drugs30.8850.00%
Burglary30.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66-62.50%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-50.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Other crime10.22-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3516.55-5.41%
Public order97.72-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson81.9914.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.770.00%
Other theft41.100.00%
Vehicle crime40.88100.00%
Burglary30.8850.00%
Other crime30.66200.00%
Drugs20.66-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.44100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3716.11-11.90%
Public order118.1657.14%
Criminal damage and arson72.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.54-28.57%
Other theft41.100.00%
Drugs30.88200.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-33.33%
Burglary20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4216.11-23.64%
Criminal damage and arson79.27-30.00%
Public order71.54-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour71.5416.67%
Vehicle crime31.5450.00%
Burglary20.66-66.67%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5522.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson1012.130.00%
Public order92.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.990.00%
Drugs61.320.00%
Burglary61.320.00%
Other theft31.320.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 130 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 202412
June 202413
May 202415
April 202410
March 20248
February 20245
January 20248
December 20239
November 202311
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 481 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202434
July 202437
June 202446
May 202431
April 202431
March 202427
February 202445
January 202426
December 202335
November 202337
October 202342
September 202355

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
July 202416
June 20245
May 202412
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 202411
June 20249
May 20247
April 202411
March 202410
February 20248
January 20243
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20248
April 20246
March 202415
February 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Linacre Road
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Knowsley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Blossom Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hornby Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. May Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Ibstock Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Kilburn Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. August Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Southey Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 11. Hornby Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Chelsea Road
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 13. The Grange
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Lathom Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. July Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Glover Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Scott Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Norton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Hornby Boulevard
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Pope Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Longfield Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 22. Beechwood Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Towcester Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Braby Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Lunt Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Halsall Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Alt Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Beck Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Melling Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1