L20 7SN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 7SN

L20 7SN, Sefton has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.40 per 1,000 population. This L20 7SN 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 7SN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 7SN, encompassing approximately 2451 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-56.76% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

L20 7SN 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
  • Merton Road with total crimes: 4

L20 7SN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.40-56.76%
Criminal damage and arson96.5328.57%
Public order73.6775.00%
Burglary52.860.00%
Other crime42.04300.00%
Vehicle crime31.63-66.67%
Bicycle theft21.22-33.33%
Drugs20.82-66.67%
Other theft20.82-60.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3730.6027.59%
Vehicle crime915.10350.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.670.00%
Drugs62.8650.00%
Other theft52.45150.00%
Public order42.0433.33%
Bicycle theft31.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22100.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2922.0352.63%
Criminal damage and arson711.83133.33%
Drugs42.86-20.00%
Public order31.63-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Other theft20.82-77.78%
Burglary20.820.00%
Bicycle theft20.82100.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1922.030.00%
Other theft97.7528.57%
Anti-social behaviour53.67-28.57%
Public order52.04-28.57%
Drugs52.04-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.040.00%
Other crime21.220.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1923.6646.15%
Drugs87.750.00%
Public order73.2616.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.8675.00%
Other theft72.8616.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.86-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.22100.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-50.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.62-31.58%
Drugs85.30-42.86%
Other theft63.26-40.00%
Public order62.45-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.45-16.67%
Vehicle crime42.04300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.63300.00%
Other crime31.63200.00%
Bicycle theft21.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Burglary10.41-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1927.74-42.42%
Drugs147.75100.00%
Other theft105.71150.00%
Public order84.0814.29%
Criminal damage and arson63.26100.00%
Burglary32.45200.00%
Bicycle theft21.220.00%
Theft from the person20.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3323.6650.00%
Drugs713.4675.00%
Public order72.8675.00%
Other theft42.86-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson31.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.22-80.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%
Burglary10.41-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2221.62-15.38%
Other theft118.981000.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.490.00%
Public order42.04-50.00%
Drugs41.63-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.63-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.22100.00%
Burglary20.820.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2622.8552.94%
Public order810.61100.00%
Drugs73.26250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.8650.00%
Vehicle crime42.450.00%
Burglary21.63100.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.28-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson46.940.00%
Public order41.63-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.63-40.00%
Drugs21.220.00%
Bicycle theft20.820.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Other theft10.41-75.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2221.620.00%
Public order88.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.040.00%
Other theft41.630.00%
Vehicle crime31.630.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 272 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202437
July 202429
June 202419
May 202419
April 202413
March 202419
February 202433
January 202422
December 202326
November 202317
October 202322

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 20248
February 20247
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20248
April 20248
March 202414
February 20247
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20249
May 20247
April 20246
March 202410
February 20244
January 202411
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 3 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
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L20 7SN 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. Merton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. St Edmond'S Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Merton Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Hertford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Napier Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Miller'S Bridge
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 9. Lipton Close
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 10. Queen'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. William Henry Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Ruskin Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Oriel Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Keble Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. St Catherine'S Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. B5090
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Pleasant Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Douglas Place
    Total1
    Burglary1