ACORN WAY, L20 6QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 6QA

ACORN WAY, L20 6QA, Sefton has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.36 per 1,000 population. This L20 6QA 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 6QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 6QA, encompassing approximately 4416 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

L20 6QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Blossom Street with total crimes: 4
  • May Street with total crimes: 4

ACORN WAY, L20 6QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.366.67%
Anti-social behaviour57.2466.67%
Public order41.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9133.33%
Drugs40.91-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.91-25.00%
Other theft20.68-50.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.6830.43%
Drugs56.7925.00%
Other theft41.13300.00%
Vehicle crime40.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6850.00%
Burglary30.6850.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.06-23.33%
Vehicle crime45.21100.00%
Drugs40.9133.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-50.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.41-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson46.7933.33%
Drugs30.91-25.00%
Public order20.68-71.43%
Other theft20.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.1356.52%
Public order78.15133.33%
Drugs41.58-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.68-50.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Other theft20.45-33.33%
Other crime10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.554.55%
Criminal damage and arson65.21500.00%
Drugs61.360.00%
Vehicle crime41.360.00%
Public order30.91-57.14%
Other theft30.68-40.00%
Shoplifting20.68-90.48%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.9446.67%
Shoplifting214.9840.00%
Public order74.75133.33%
Drugs61.58500.00%
Other theft51.36400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.380.00%
Shoplifting153.4036.36%
Public order33.4050.00%
Other crime10.68-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-75.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.87-40.00%
Shoplifting113.40266.67%
Vehicle crime42.490.00%
Drugs40.910.00%
Other crime30.9150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6850.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.19-7.41%
Criminal damage and arson45.660.00%
Vehicle crime40.9133.33%
Shoplifting30.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-33.33%
Other crime20.450.00%
Public order20.45-33.33%
Other theft20.45100.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.5580.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.1133.33%
Burglary30.91200.00%
Vehicle crime30.68200.00%
Shoplifting30.680.00%
Public order30.68-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour30.68-40.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Other theft10.45-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.960.00%
Public order73.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.580.00%
Other theft41.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.910.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 293 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202430
July 202423
June 202430
May 202436
April 202423
March 202422
February 202415
January 202415
December 202325
November 202327
October 202315

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
March 202421
February 202415
January 202411
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
October 20232

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Blossom Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. May Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. A5098
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Ainsdale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Province Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. August Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Roby Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. June Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Netherton Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mahon Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 12. Grogan Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Linacre Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. July Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Leicester Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Middlesex Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Cullen Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lawton Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Hanlon Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Sefton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Lunt Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Halsall Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Alt Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Beck Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Melling Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Acorn Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. A5090
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Sussex Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Drugs1