WESTFIELDS DRIVE, L20 6GJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 6GJ

WESTFIELDS DRIVE, L20 6GJ, Sefton has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.69 per 1,000 population. This L20 6GJ 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 6GJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 6GJ, encompassing approximately 1338 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

L20 6GJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alexandra Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Orrell Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Moss Lane with total crimes: 2

WESTFIELDS DRIVE, L20 6GJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.69180.00%
Burglary210.46-33.33%
Other crime21.490.00%
Other theft11.490.00%
Public order10.75-50.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime514.1966.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.74-58.33%
Burglary33.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.24100.00%
Public order21.49-33.33%
Drugs11.49-66.67%
Other theft10.750.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.4220.00%
Vehicle crime38.9650.00%
Drugs32.240.00%
Public order32.2450.00%
Burglary22.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.49-50.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.9466.67%
Vehicle crime27.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.49-33.33%
Public order21.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.490.00%
Other theft11.490.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.46-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour34.48200.00%
Public order22.240.00%
Drugs11.490.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.9262.50%
Burglary39.71200.00%
Vehicle crime32.24-40.00%
Possession of weapons22.240.00%
Public order21.49100.00%
Shoplifting21.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.49-66.67%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other theft10.75-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.4433.33%
Vehicle crime55.98400.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.7450.00%
Other theft22.240.00%
Public order11.49-75.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences617.1850.00%
Drugs54.48400.00%
Public order43.74300.00%
Other theft22.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.490.00%
Burglary11.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.47-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson22.99100.00%
Other theft11.490.00%
Public order10.75-75.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Burglary10.75-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.9410.00%
Public order48.22300.00%
Burglary32.990.00%
Vehicle crime12.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.7042.86%
Other crime27.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.49-60.00%
Drugs11.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Public order10.75-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.440.00%
Public order55.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.740.00%
Vehicle crime33.740.00%
Drugs22.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
July 202412
June 202410
May 20246
April 202413
March 20248
February 20246
January 20244
December 202311
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
November 20232

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20245
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L20 6GJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Alexandra Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Orrell Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Moss Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Ford Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Johnston Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Kirkland Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Hardy Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parkdale Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Eccleston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rafter Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wembley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Edgeley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Daley Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1