DOUGLAS PLACE, L20 8LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 8LX

DOUGLAS PLACE, L20 8LX, Sefton has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.61 per 1,000 population. This L20 8LX 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 8LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 8LX, encompassing approximately 1370 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

L20 8LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lodwick Street with total crimes: 9
  • Hertford Road with total crimes: 3
  • Napier Street with total crimes: 3

DOUGLAS PLACE, L20 8LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson922.6180.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.57-66.67%
Public order44.3833.33%
Other crime32.92200.00%
Other theft32.19-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.19-81.82%
Burglary21.46100.00%
Drugs11.46-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1835.75100.00%
Vehicle crime1113.13266.67%
Criminal damage and arson58.020.00%
Other theft43.65100.00%
Drugs32.92200.00%
Public order32.19200.00%
Bicycle theft22.190.00%
Other crime11.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.57400.00%
Vehicle crime33.6550.00%
Other theft22.19-71.43%
Bicycle theft21.460.00%
Drugs11.460.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-50.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft716.0516.67%
Violence and sexual offences65.11-25.00%
Vehicle crime24.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.46-60.00%
Other crime11.460.00%
Public order10.73-50.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-50.00%
Drugs10.73-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences821.1660.00%
Other theft65.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.38150.00%
Public order23.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Drugs21.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.46-50.00%
Shoplifting11.460.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences516.78-44.44%
Vehicle crime43.65100.00%
Drugs32.920.00%
Public order32.190.00%
Other theft32.19-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.46-75.00%
Other crime11.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences925.53-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson86.57700.00%
Other theft85.84300.00%
Drugs35.84-25.00%
Public order32.19-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.19100.00%
Theft from the person11.460.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.1655.56%
Public order510.210.00%
Drugs43.650.00%
Other theft22.92-77.78%
Other crime11.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.780.00%
Other theft96.57350.00%
Vehicle crime36.5750.00%
Burglary12.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.32-35.71%
Public order26.57100.00%
Vehicle crime21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.46-50.00%
Other theft21.46100.00%
Drugs21.46100.00%
Possession of weapons11.460.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.210.00%
Other crime12.920.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202418
July 20249
June 20246
May 20248
April 20245
March 20249
February 202414
January 20249
December 20239
November 202314

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202411
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20248
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 20248
February 20242
January 20249
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L20 8LX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lodwick Street
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hertford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Napier Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Miller'S Bridge
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 5. Lipton Close
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 6. Queen'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. William Henry Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Oriel Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Keble Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. B5090
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Pleasant Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Douglas Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Bedford Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1