L20 6HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 6HT

L20 6HT, Sefton has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.51 per 1,000 population. This L20 6HT 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 6HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 6HT, encompassing approximately 2468 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L20 6HT area, explore the L20 6HT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

L20 6HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alexandra Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Moss Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Ford Close with total crimes: 2

L20 6HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.51500.00%
Other crime24.860.00%
Public order20.81-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order34.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.81-75.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.51-27.27%
Public order33.240.00%
Other crime21.220.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.72120.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.46200.00%
Public order31.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.86-44.44%
Drugs22.03100.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%
Public order10.41-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.13-10.00%
Burglary33.6550.00%
Vehicle crime31.2250.00%
Public order31.2250.00%
Shoplifting21.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.5166.67%
Burglary24.05100.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Public order20.81100.00%
Drugs10.81-75.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.70-45.45%
Drugs42.43300.00%
Possession of weapons21.620.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.08-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson14.46-75.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Burglary10.41-66.67%
Other theft10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.5654.55%
Criminal damage and arson46.890.00%
Burglary31.620.00%
Drugs21.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-66.67%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.1057.14%
Anti-social behaviour34.460.00%
Public order31.220.00%
Other crime21.22100.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.840.00%
Public order31.620.00%
Drugs21.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
July 20248
June 202411
May 20245
April 20249
March 202410
February 20246
January 202411
December 202317
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Alexandra Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Moss Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Ford Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Johnston Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Kirkland Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Hardy Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Galsworthy Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rafter Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wembley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Edgeley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Daley Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Orrell Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Sprakeling Place
    Total1
    Other theft1