MELVILLE ROAD, L20 6NF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 6NF

MELVILLE ROAD, L20 6NF, Sefton has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.64 per 1,000 population. This L20 6NF 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 6NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 6NF, encompassing approximately 3016 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

L20 6NF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wood Street with total crimes: 3
  • Barnton Close with total crimes: 3
  • Havelock Road with total crimes: 2

MELVILLE ROAD, L20 6NF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.6425.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.33-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In July 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 offences86.3033.33%
Vehicle crime52.65400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6650.00%
Public order20.99-33.33%
Other theft10.660.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.310.00%
Public order31.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-80.00%
Drugs10.33-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.97-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.99400.00%
Drugs31.66200.00%
Public order20.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.96166.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.66300.00%
Robbery11.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.65-25.00%
Public order20.99-33.33%
Robbery10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.98-33.33%
Public order31.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99100.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.97-14.29%
Public order31.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99-33.33%
Drugs10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3250.00%
Public order20.99100.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.97133.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.32100.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Public order10.66-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.31-40.00%
Drugs20.990.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-33.33%
Other crime10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.660.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20248
June 20246
May 20246
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 20237
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Wood Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Barnton Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Havelock Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Glynne Drive
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Oakland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Thornton Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Ken Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Walker Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Eleanor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mary Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Patricia Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1