WORCESTER ROAD, L20 9AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 9AF

WORCESTER ROAD, L20 9AF, Sefton has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.72 per 1,000 population. This L20 9AF 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 9AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 9AF, encompassing approximately 4116 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L20 9AF area, explore the L20 9AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

L20 9AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Trinity Place with total crimes: 4

WORCESTER ROAD, L20 9AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.72-22.22%
Vehicle crime63.40100.00%
Public order41.46300.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Possession of weapons30.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.730.00%
Drugs30.73-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.73100.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.4712.50%
Drugs74.3775.00%
Vehicle crime31.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7350.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-66.67%
Public order10.24-83.33%

In June 2024, 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 offences168.75-23.81%
Public order63.8950.00%
Drugs41.4633.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.970.00%
Other theft20.73-33.33%
Burglary20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.4223.53%
Vehicle crime65.10100.00%
Public order41.46100.00%
Other theft30.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73-50.00%
Drugs30.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7350.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.26-45.16%
Criminal damage and arson64.1350.00%
Vehicle crime31.46-25.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-60.00%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Public order20.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.1263.16%
Drugs57.5366.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.210.00%
Vehicle crime41.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.970.00%
Public order20.97-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.2658.33%
Public order44.6233.33%
Burglary30.970.00%
Drugs30.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-33.33%
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.9233.33%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Drugs30.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7350.00%
Public order30.73200.00%
Theft from the person20.730.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.32-47.83%
Criminal damage and arson32.92-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-33.33%
Drugs20.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Public order10.24-85.71%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.66-8.00%
Public order75.59-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.7066.67%
Other theft41.2133.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-62.50%
Theft from the person20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-33.33%
Other crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.24-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.58-7.41%
Public order86.0733.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.9460.00%
Burglary71.94133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.700.00%
Other theft30.73-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.73-50.00%
Drugs10.73-85.71%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.060.00%
Drugs76.560.00%
Vehicle crime61.700.00%
Public order61.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.460.00%
Other theft41.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Burglary30.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 235 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202418
June 202416
May 202421
April 202417
March 202431
February 202419
January 202412
December 202312
November 202323
October 202325
September 202327

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20237
October 20238
September 20236

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
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L20 9AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mill Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Trinity Place
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Kara Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Clare Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. University Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Langdale Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Park Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Clayfield Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Sandfield Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Peterhouse Mews
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cornwall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Oxford Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Fernhill Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Harrison Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Manor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Breeze Hill
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Bergen Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Sidney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1