BALLIOL ROAD, L20 7EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 7EJ

BALLIOL ROAD, L20 7EJ, Sefton has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.60 per 1,000 population. This L20 7EJ 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 7EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 7EJ, encompassing approximately 3710 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-44.23% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

L20 7EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 7
  • St Alban'S Square with total crimes: 7
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 7

BALLIOL ROAD, L20 7EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.60-44.23%
Criminal damage and arson87.8214.29%
Public order62.1620.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.6250.00%
Burglary41.620.00%
Other crime41.08300.00%
Drugs41.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.08-72.73%
Bicycle theft20.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5226.1426.83%
Vehicle crime1114.0137.50%
Drugs82.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.16-22.22%
Public order51.89150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.35100.00%
Other theft41.08100.00%
Bicycle theft21.080.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4121.2957.69%
Criminal damage and arson911.0580.00%
Vehicle crime82.43166.67%
Drugs82.1660.00%
Other theft22.16-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-66.67%
Burglary20.540.00%
Public order20.54-77.78%
Bicycle theft20.54-50.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.87-31.58%
Public order97.0128.57%
Other theft72.4316.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.89-33.33%
Drugs51.62-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson51.350.00%
Bicycle theft41.350.00%
Vehicle crime31.08200.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3821.5631.03%
Anti-social behaviour910.24350.00%
Drugs92.430.00%
Public order72.43-12.50%
Other theft61.89-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.620.00%
Possession of weapons21.35100.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-75.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2919.94-6.45%
Drugs97.82-43.75%
Other theft82.430.00%
Public order82.16-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.16-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.3533.33%
Bicycle theft31.080.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-60.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3123.99-20.51%
Drugs168.35100.00%
Public order94.3112.50%
Other theft82.43166.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.16150.00%
Vehicle crime31.3550.00%
Bicycle theft30.81200.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3918.8739.29%
Drugs810.5114.29%
Public order82.1660.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.16300.00%
Other theft31.08-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-33.33%
Other crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.63-6.67%
Drugs77.550.00%
Other theft71.89600.00%
Public order51.89-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.350.00%
Vehicle crime31.08-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-83.33%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3018.33-11.76%
Public order88.090.00%
Drugs72.1640.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.89-33.33%
Burglary51.62400.00%
Vehicle crime41.35300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.08-20.00%
Possession of weapons21.080.00%
Other crime10.54-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3418.60-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson99.1680.00%
Public order82.43-11.11%
Drugs52.16150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.35-37.50%
Other crime21.35100.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-75.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3619.4012.50%
Public order99.70-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour82.4360.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.16-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.350.00%
Burglary31.08-25.00%
Other theft30.81-57.14%
Drugs20.81-85.71%
Other crime10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3223.450.00%
Drugs148.620.00%
Public order113.770.00%
Other theft72.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.890.00%
Vehicle crime41.350.00%
Burglary41.080.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 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 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 445 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202452
July 202441
June 202426
May 202438
April 202429
March 202431
February 202439
January 202428
December 202330
November 202334
October 202336
September 202332

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20249
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20248
February 20244
January 20241
December 20236
November 20239
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242
June 20249
May 20247
April 20248
March 20249
February 20248
January 20245
December 20238
November 20238
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20249
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 102 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20248
June 20245
May 20249
April 20249
March 202416
February 20248
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 20232
September 202314

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20247
May 20246
April 20248
March 20248
February 20243
January 20247
December 20231
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. St Alban'S Square
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Stanley Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Trinity Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Merton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Peterhouse Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. St Edmond'S Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Merton Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Hertford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. University Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lipton Close
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 13. Queen'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Bianca Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Bedford Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 17. Ruskin Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Oriel Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Keble Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Beatrice Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St Catherine'S Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. B5090
    Total1
    Burglary1