L20 7EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 7EW

L20 7EW, Sefton has recorded a total of 84 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.47 per 1,000 population. This L20 7EW 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 7EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 7EW, encompassing approximately 4548 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-37.74% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

L20 7EW 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

L20 7EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.47-37.74%
Criminal damage and arson107.2642.86%
Drugs82.20-33.33%
Public order81.7614.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.76100.00%
Other crime51.32400.00%
Vehicle crime41.10-63.64%
Burglary30.880.00%
Other theft30.66-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.66100.00%
Possession of weapons10.44-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5322.6515.22%
Drugs1211.6533.33%
Vehicle crime112.6437.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.42-30.00%
Public order71.5475.00%
Other theft41.54300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8850.00%
Possession of weapons20.66100.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4618.9139.39%
Criminal damage and arson1010.11100.00%
Drugs92.2012.50%
Vehicle crime81.98166.67%
Public order41.76-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-60.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.44-50.00%
Other theft10.44-87.50%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3317.81-26.67%
Public order97.2628.57%
Other theft81.9860.00%
Drugs81.76-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour51.76-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson51.10-16.67%
Bicycle theft41.100.00%
Vehicle crime30.88200.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.44-66.67%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4519.7915.38%
Drugs119.89-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour92.42200.00%
Public order71.98-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.54-14.29%
Other theft51.32-37.50%
Possession of weapons31.100.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-85.71%
Robbery10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3920.6711.43%
Drugs148.57-17.65%
Other theft83.080.00%
Public order81.76-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.76-12.50%
Vehicle crime71.54133.33%
Other crime31.5450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.66-50.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Bicycle theft20.44-33.33%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3520.67-12.50%
Drugs177.69112.50%
Public order103.7442.86%
Other theft82.20166.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.76200.00%
Bicycle theft31.32200.00%
Vehicle crime30.6650.00%
Other crime20.66100.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4015.6111.11%
Drugs88.790.00%
Public order71.7640.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.54100.00%
Other theft30.88-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-50.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-33.33%
Other crime10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3614.735.88%
Drugs87.9114.29%
Public order51.76-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.10-33.33%
Other theft40.88100.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.44-33.33%
Burglary10.44-83.33%
Robbery10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.713.03%
Public order97.4812.50%
Drugs71.98-22.22%
Burglary61.54500.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.3220.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.32-44.44%
Possession of weapons31.100.00%
Vehicle crime30.66200.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Other crime10.44-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3316.05-15.38%
Drugs97.26350.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.9828.57%
Public order81.98-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour51.76-28.57%
Other crime31.10200.00%
Bicycle theft20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-75.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3916.715.41%
Public order98.57-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.9840.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.54-22.22%
Vehicle crime41.5433.33%
Burglary30.88-25.00%
Other theft30.66-57.14%
Drugs20.66-85.71%
Other crime10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3721.550.00%
Public order158.130.00%
Drugs143.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.080.00%
Other theft71.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.540.00%
Burglary41.100.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20248
June 20243
May 20241
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 202410
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 20248
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20239
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 503 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202453
July 202446
June 202433
May 202445
April 202439
March 202435
February 202440
January 202436
December 202334
November 202333
October 202339
September 202337

A total of 127 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20249
June 20248
May 202411
April 202414
March 202417
February 20248
January 20248
December 20237
November 20239
October 20232
September 202314

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20244
June 20249
May 20247
April 20248
March 202410
February 20247
January 20245
December 20239
November 20238
October 20239
September 202315

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 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 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20245
April 20248
March 20248
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20249
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
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 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L20 7EW 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. Wolsey Street
    Total6
    Drugs3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Orlando Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Stanley Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Trinity Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Merton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Benedict Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Peterhouse Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. St Edmond'S Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Hertford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. University Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lipton Close
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 15. Queen'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Bianca Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Bedford Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 19. Ruskin Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Christmas Street
    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. St Catherine'S Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. B5090
    Total1
    Burglary1