L20 7YW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 7YW

L20 7YW, Sefton has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.53 per 1,000 population. This L20 7YW 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 7YW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 7YW, encompassing approximately 968 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

L20 7YW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridle Road with total crimes: 3
  • Ford Close with total crimes: 2
  • Johnston Avenue with total crimes: 2

L20 7YW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.53-20.00%
Other theft38.2650.00%
Shoplifting23.100.00%
Burglary12.07-66.67%
Other crime11.030.00%
Public order11.03-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1022.72-28.57%
Vehicle crime310.3350.00%
Burglary33.1050.00%
Public order23.10-33.33%
Other theft22.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.070.00%
Drugs11.03-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1428.9275.00%
Drugs314.460.00%
Public order33.10200.00%
Vehicle crime23.100.00%
Burglary22.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.07-50.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.03-50.00%
Other theft11.03-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.56166.67%
Anti-social behaviour28.260.00%
Other theft22.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.070.00%
Public order12.07-50.00%
Shoplifting11.030.00%
Burglary11.030.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.30-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.100.00%
Public order22.07100.00%
Other theft12.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.03-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.5312.50%
Vehicle crime29.30100.00%
Shoplifting22.07100.00%
Drugs12.070.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Public order11.030.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.4633.33%
Vehicle crime18.260.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%
Theft from the person11.030.00%
Shoplifting11.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.4950.00%
Drugs46.20300.00%
Public order24.130.00%
Possession of weapons12.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Theft from the person11.030.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.130.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Other crime11.030.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.26-42.86%
Public order24.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.070.00%
Burglary11.030.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.4340.00%
Other crime47.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.13-66.67%
Public order11.03-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order515.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.160.00%
Drugs13.100.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 202414
June 20248
May 20243
April 20249
March 20248
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bridle Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Ford Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Johnston Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Kirkland Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Hardy Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parkdale Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Wembley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Edgeley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Daley Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Orrell Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1