CANAL STREET, L20 8QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 8QU

CANAL STREET, L20 8QU, Sefton has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.55 per 1,000 population. This L20 8QU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader L20 postcode area, which has experienced 453 crimes and a crime rate of 13.09 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this L20 8QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 8QU, encompassing approximately 1532 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

L20 8QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Alban'S Square with total crimes: 9
  • St Edmond'S Road with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

CANAL STREET, L20 8QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2736.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson617.62-14.29%
Vehicle crime63.92500.00%
Drugs53.92150.00%
Other theft43.26100.00%
Bicycle theft32.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.960.00%
Public order21.31100.00%
Shoplifting11.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2730.02145.45%
Criminal damage and arson717.62133.33%
Drugs24.57-50.00%
Burglary21.310.00%
Bicycle theft21.31100.00%
Other theft21.31-75.00%
Shoplifting11.310.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Public order10.65-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1126.10-31.25%
Other theft87.1814.29%
Anti-social behaviour55.22-37.50%
Drugs43.260.00%
Public order32.61-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.960.00%
Burglary21.96100.00%
Bicycle theft11.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1631.3245.45%
Anti-social behaviour810.44100.00%
Other theft75.2240.00%
Public order44.57-20.00%
Drugs42.61-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.61-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.96-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.310.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1129.37-45.00%
Drugs57.18-44.44%
Other theft53.26-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson53.26-16.67%
Public order53.26-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.26300.00%
Bicycle theft32.6150.00%
Vehicle crime31.96200.00%
Other crime21.96100.00%
Possession of weapons11.310.00%
Burglary10.65-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2040.46-39.39%
Other theft913.05125.00%
Drugs95.87350.00%
Public order75.87-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson64.57100.00%
Burglary33.92200.00%
Bicycle theft21.960.00%
Theft from the person21.310.00%
Vehicle crime11.310.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3334.5950.00%
Public order821.54166.67%
Other theft45.22-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.610.00%
Drugs21.96100.00%
Shoplifting11.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-75.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2229.3710.00%
Other theft1014.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.530.00%
Public order32.61-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.96-50.00%
Burglary21.31-33.33%
Drugs11.31-83.33%
Other crime10.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2028.7125.00%
Public order813.0533.33%
Drugs65.2250.00%
Vehicle crime43.920.00%
Burglary32.6150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.960.00%
Other crime11.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1624.15-20.00%
Public order610.44-14.29%
Drugs43.92300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.61-40.00%
Bicycle theft21.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31-60.00%
Burglary21.310.00%
Robbery11.310.00%
Other theft10.65-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2031.32-35.48%
Public order713.0575.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.5725.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.26-16.67%
Vehicle crime33.2650.00%
Other theft31.96-57.14%
Burglary21.960.00%
Drugs11.31-75.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3139.810.00%
Other theft720.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.920.00%
Drugs42.610.00%
Public order42.610.00%
Vehicle crime22.610.00%
Shoplifting11.310.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 254 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 202427
June 202411
May 202416
April 202411
March 202420
February 202433
January 202422
December 202320
November 202316
October 202320
September 202331

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20245
May 20248
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20249
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20247
April 20245
March 20249
February 20244
January 202410
November 20231
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20247
February 20248
January 20243
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 6 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
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 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
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. St Alban'S Square
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. St Edmond'S Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
  • 4. Merton Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. St Catherine'S Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 6. B5090
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Ruskin Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Merton Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lincoln Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. Canal Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Douglas Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bank Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Oriel Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Bootle Oriel Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Bootle Oriel Road (Station)
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Napier Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Church Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Strand Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1