L20 6NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 6NS

L20 6NS, Sefton has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.10 per 1,000 population. This L20 6NS 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 6NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 6NS, encompassing approximately 2061 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

L20 6NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rimmer Close with total crimes: 4
  • Ocean Road with total crimes: 3
  • Wood Street with total crimes: 3

L20 6NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.1037.50%
Shoplifting45.340.00%
Burglary21.940.00%
Drugs20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-66.67%
Other crime10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

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 offences810.1914.29%
Vehicle crime53.88400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.43200.00%
Drugs21.460.00%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Public order10.97-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.76-12.50%
Public order33.40-40.00%
Drugs21.46-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-75.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.04-20.00%
Vehicle crime63.8820.00%
Drugs52.91400.00%
Public order52.43400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.43300.00%
Bicycle theft11.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-66.67%
Other theft10.49-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.0766.67%
Vehicle crime54.850.00%
Other theft42.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.460.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Drugs10.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%

In March 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 offences66.790.00%
Public order32.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Drugs20.970.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%

In February 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 offences69.22-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.910.00%
Public order31.4650.00%
Drugs21.46100.00%
Robbery10.970.00%
Other theft10.49-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.64-11.11%
Bicycle theft43.880.00%
Other theft41.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9450.00%
Public order21.460.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%
Drugs10.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.2212.50%
Drugs24.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Public order20.97-33.33%
Robbery10.970.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.6714.29%
Vehicle crime43.88300.00%
Public order31.94-25.00%
Other theft31.460.00%
Drugs21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.76-12.50%
Public order43.40300.00%
Drugs21.94100.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.190.00%
Other theft43.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.940.00%
Drugs11.460.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20248
June 20247
May 20248
April 202410
March 20246
February 20246
January 20248
December 20239
November 20238
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20244
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20246
April 20245
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20243
December 20232
October 20231
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 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20244

A total of 3 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
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Rimmer Close
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ocean Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Wood Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Barnton Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ismay Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Inman Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Havelock Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Glynne Drive
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lawler Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Oakland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Thornton Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Ken Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Walker Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Patricia Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1