MERTON ROAD, L20 7AP, Sefton has recorded a total of 112 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.71 per 1,000 population. This L20 7AP 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 7AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 7AP, encompassing approximately 2820 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 39.71 | -34.00% |
| Public order | 17 | 11.70 | 54.55% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 6.03 | 70.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 6.03 | 8.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 4.61 | -9.09% |
| Other theft | 8 | 3.55 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.84 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.77 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.71 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 39.71 | 4.17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 17.73 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 4.25 | -8.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 3.90 | 57.14% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 3.90 | -28.57% |
| Drugs | 6 | 3.55 | -14.29% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.13 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.42 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.42 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 38.64 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 17.02 | 250.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 4.96 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 4.25 | 133.33% |
| Drugs | 7 | 2.48 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 2.48 | -45.45% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.13 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.42 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.06 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.71 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.71 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.71 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 31.91 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 12.76 | -42.11% |
| Other theft | 9 | 3.90 | 28.57% |
| Public order | 9 | 3.19 | -18.18% |
| Drugs | 7 | 3.19 | -30.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 2.48 | -63.64% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.42 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.42 | -62.50% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.06 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.35 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 39.00 | 24.14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 12.76 | 137.50% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 6.74 | 37.50% |
| Public order | 11 | 3.90 | -21.43% |
| Drugs | 10 | 3.90 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 3.55 | 14.29% |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.84 | -41.67% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.48 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.06 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.71 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 34.39 | -35.56% |
| Public order | 14 | 10.28 | -6.67% |
| Other theft | 12 | 4.96 | 9.09% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 4.25 | 14.29% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 2.84 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.84 | -22.22% |
| Drugs | 6 | 2.48 | -64.71% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.13 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.42 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.06 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.71 | -66.67% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 46.80 | -4.26% |
| Drugs | 17 | 15.95 | 70.00% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 6.03 | 45.45% |
| Public order | 15 | 5.67 | 25.00% |
| Other theft | 11 | 5.32 | 83.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 3.90 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 3.19 | -22.22% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.48 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.71 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.71 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.71 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 37.58 | 30.56% |
| Public order | 12 | 16.66 | 71.43% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 4.25 | 10.00% |
| Drugs | 10 | 3.90 | 25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 3.55 | -30.77% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.19 | 20.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.13 | -57.14% |
| Robbery | 2 | 2.13 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.35 | -75.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 37.23 | -2.70% |
| Other theft | 14 | 12.76 | 133.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 4.96 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 4.61 | -9.09% |
| Drugs | 8 | 3.55 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.84 | -36.36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.48 | -16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.77 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.42 | 200.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.06 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 36.87 | 19.35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 13.12 | 85.71% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 4.61 | -8.33% |
| Public order | 11 | 3.90 | -45.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 3.90 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.13 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 2.13 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 2.13 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.13 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.42 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.35 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 33.33 | -13.89% |
| Public order | 20 | 10.99 | 66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 7.09 | 20.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 4.25 | 700.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 2.84 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.48 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.42 | 33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.42 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.71 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.71 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 31.91 | -14.29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 12.76 | 7.69% |
| Public order | 12 | 4.96 | 20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 4.25 | -37.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.55 | 20.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 2.13 | -78.57% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.06 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.71 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.35 | -90.91% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.35 | -50.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 42.90 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 14.89 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 14 | 5.67 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 4.96 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 11 | 4.61 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 3.90 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.55 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.77 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.42 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 10 |
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 161 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 17 |
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 14 |
| March 2024 | 15 |
| February 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 20 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 150 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 17 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 14 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 16 |
| February 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 16 |
A total of 145 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 13 |
| August 2024 | 12 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 11 |
| May 2024 | 19 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
A total of 506 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 33 |
| August 2024 | 50 |
| July 2024 | 48 |
| June 2024 | 36 |
| May 2024 | 36 |
| April 2024 | 29 |
| March 2024 | 45 |
| February 2024 | 47 |
| January 2024 | 36 |
| December 2023 | 37 |
| November 2023 | 31 |
| October 2023 | 36 |
| September 2023 | 42 |
A total of 99 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 17 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L20 7AP postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 22 |
| Shoplifting | 13 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |