L20 5JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 5JJ

L20 5JJ, Sefton has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.34 per 1,000 population. This L20 5JJ 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 5JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 5JJ, encompassing approximately 4523 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)

L20 5JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Delaware Road with total crimes: 7
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 5

L20 5JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4020.3414.29%
Anti-social behaviour128.8420.00%
Public order112.65-15.38%
Shoplifting82.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.77-28.57%
Drugs51.11-16.67%
Other theft41.11100.00%
Vehicle crime30.8850.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Burglary20.44-33.33%

In August 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 offences3519.456.06%
Public order137.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.87-28.57%
Shoplifting82.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.770.00%
Drugs61.55-14.29%
Burglary31.33200.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3319.673.12%
Anti-social behaviour147.29180.00%
Public order133.0918.18%
Shoplifting82.8760.00%
Drugs71.7775.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.55-12.50%
Vehicle crime41.55300.00%
Other theft20.88-33.33%
Burglary10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.3610.34%
Public order117.07-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.4360.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.77-54.55%
Shoplifting51.11-44.44%
Drugs41.11-42.86%
Other theft30.88-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.66100.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.79-19.44%
Public order156.4115.38%
Anti-social behaviour113.32120.00%
Shoplifting92.430.00%
Drugs71.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.55-54.55%
Other theft41.11-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3621.2271.43%
Public order137.9644.44%
Criminal damage and arson112.8757.14%
Other theft102.4311.11%
Shoplifting92.2112.50%
Drugs71.99-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5525.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.36-41.67%
Drugs104.6425.00%
Other theft92.21800.00%
Public order91.9928.57%
Shoplifting81.99-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.7740.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.550.00%
Possession of weapons30.880.00%
Other crime20.66100.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3616.3650.00%
Shoplifting97.9650.00%
Drugs81.99300.00%
Public order71.77-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.11-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-88.89%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.69-29.41%
Other theft95.31-10.00%
Public order81.99-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour61.770.00%
Shoplifting61.33-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.3325.00%
Vehicle crime31.1150.00%
Burglary30.6650.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3418.353.03%
Public order117.5210.00%
Other theft102.43150.00%
Shoplifting72.2140.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.5550.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.330.00%
Bicycle theft30.880.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Other crime20.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.47-2.94%
Public order107.290.00%
Shoplifting52.21150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.11-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.88-20.00%
Other theft40.880.00%
Bicycle theft30.88200.00%
Other crime30.660.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3415.92-34.62%
Anti-social behaviour127.52100.00%
Public order102.65-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson52.21-16.67%
Other theft41.110.00%
Drugs20.88-71.43%
Shoplifting20.44-50.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5222.990.00%
Public order1111.490.00%
Drugs72.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.330.00%
Burglary51.330.00%
Other theft41.110.00%
Shoplifting40.880.00%
Other crime30.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 439 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202435
July 202433
June 202432
May 202429
April 202436
March 202421
February 202436
January 202424
December 202334
November 202333
October 202334
September 202352

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 202414
June 20245
May 202411
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 202312
September 20236

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245
April 202411
March 20247
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 20244
May 20247
April 20247
March 202410
February 20248
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
March 20243
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 142 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202413
June 202411
May 202415
April 202413
March 20249
February 20247
January 20248
December 202311
November 202310
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 202410
March 20249
February 20241
January 20249
December 202310
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20248
June 20245
May 20249
April 20249
March 20248
February 20249
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Delaware Road
    Total7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bus/Coach Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Cricklade Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Marsh Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Southey Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 16. Hornby Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lathom Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. July Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Cedar Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Capricorn Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Glover Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Scott Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Alt Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Beck Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Melling Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Redwood Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bootle New Strand
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Gemini Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Balfour Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1