L20 7DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 7DB

L20 7DB, Sefton has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.06 per 1,000 population. This L20 7DB 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 7DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 7DB, encompassing approximately 3704 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L20 7DB area, explore the L20 7DB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

L20 7DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Alban'S Square with total crimes: 7
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 7
  • Wolsey Street with total crimes: 6

L20 7DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3021.06-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson128.10100.00%
Public order93.2450.00%
Drugs62.43-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.62200.00%
Other crime51.62400.00%
Vehicle crime31.35-72.73%
Burglary30.810.00%
Other theft20.81-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.54100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5125.378.51%
Vehicle crime1113.7737.50%
Drugs102.97100.00%
Public order62.7020.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.62-25.00%
Other theft31.6250.00%
Possession of weapons20.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4722.6846.88%
Vehicle crime812.69166.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.16100.00%
Drugs52.16-28.57%
Public order51.35-37.50%
Other theft21.35-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-33.33%
Burglary20.54-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.54-33.33%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3219.71-25.58%
Public order88.6414.29%
Drugs72.16-41.67%
Other theft61.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.62-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Burglary30.8150.00%
Bicycle theft30.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.81-62.50%
Other crime20.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.54-66.67%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4323.4913.16%
Drugs1211.61-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour83.24100.00%
Public order72.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.890.00%
Other theft41.35-42.86%
Possession of weapons31.080.00%
Vehicle crime30.81-62.50%
Burglary20.81100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3823.7622.58%
Drugs1310.26-7.14%
Vehicle crime83.51100.00%
Public order72.16-22.22%
Other theft71.89-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.89-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.35-33.33%
Other crime21.08100.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3123.49-22.50%
Drugs148.3755.56%
Criminal damage and arson93.78125.00%
Public order92.4312.50%
Other theft82.43166.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.16200.00%
Vehicle crime41.6233.33%
Bicycle theft21.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4019.982.56%
Drugs910.8050.00%
Public order82.4360.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.16300.00%
Vehicle crime31.08-25.00%
Burglary30.8150.00%
Other theft30.81-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-50.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3919.7134.48%
Other theft910.53350.00%
Drugs62.4320.00%
Public order51.620.00%
Vehicle crime41.3533.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.08-20.00%
Burglary21.08-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.54-33.33%
Robbery10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.013.57%
Public order57.83-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.35-37.50%
Burglary51.35400.00%
Drugs51.35-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.35400.00%
Possession of weapons31.350.00%
Vehicle crime30.81200.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Other crime10.54-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.47-31.71%
Drugs107.56400.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.700.00%
Public order62.16-14.29%
Bicycle theft31.620.00%
Other crime20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-80.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4119.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson811.070.00%
Public order72.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.890.00%
Vehicle crime41.350.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20245
June 20247
May 202412
April 202413
March 202414
February 20249
January 20246
December 20235
November 202310
October 20232

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247
April 20247
March 20249
February 20248
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20248
June 20243
May 20243
April 20248
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 449 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202451
July 202447
June 202432
May 202443
April 202438
March 202431
February 202440
January 202439
December 202329
November 202328
October 202341

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 20248
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20249
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20247
March 20248
February 20243
January 20249
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20248
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
March 20242
November 20233

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 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
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L20 7DB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Alban'S Square
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Wolsey Street
    Total6
    Drugs3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Orlando Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Stanley Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Benedict Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. St Edmond'S Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Hertford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. University Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Napier Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Miller'S Bridge
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 13. Lipton Close
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 14. Queen'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Bianca Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Bedford Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 18. William Henry Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Christmas Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Othello Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Oriel Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Keble Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Miranda Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Beatrice Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. B5090
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Douglas Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Bedford Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1