L20 9QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L20 9QE

L20 9QE, Sefton has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.40 per 1,000 population. This L20 9QE 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 9QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L20 9QE, encompassing approximately 3748 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (5.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

L20 9QE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clare Road with total crimes: 7
  • Cromwell Road with total crimes: 5
  • Trinity Place with total crimes: 5

L20 9QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.405.00%
Drugs95.6028.57%
Criminal damage and arson82.40300.00%
Public order62.130.00%
Vehicle crime31.600.00%
Other theft30.8050.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.80-13.04%
Drugs75.33-30.00%
Public order61.87-45.45%
Vehicle crime31.600.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.53100.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.47-11.54%
Public order116.1483.33%
Drugs102.9342.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.67-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.80200.00%
Vehicle crime30.80200.00%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.408.33%
Drugs76.94133.33%
Public order61.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.60-14.29%
Burglary41.6033.33%
Other crime21.07-33.33%
Other theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-88.89%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.74-7.69%
Vehicle crime96.4028.57%
Criminal damage and arson72.40-12.50%
Public order61.8750.00%
Burglary31.60200.00%
Other crime30.800.00%
Drugs30.80-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-33.33%
Robbery10.530.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.00-18.75%
Drugs96.9412.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.40100.00%
Vehicle crime72.1375.00%
Public order41.87-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.07-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.2723.08%
Drugs88.5460.00%
Public order62.13-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.07300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.070.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Robbery10.53-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.9462.50%
Public order96.9480.00%
Drugs52.4066.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.330.00%
Other theft31.07-25.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Robbery20.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Other crime10.27-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.14-20.00%
Public order54.27150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3333.33%
Other theft41.0733.33%
Other crime31.07200.00%
Drugs30.80-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.40-44.44%
Drugs65.3350.00%
Other theft31.60-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80-66.67%
Public order20.80-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3620.0112.50%
Criminal damage and arson99.6028.57%
Public order92.40200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.40-14.29%
Other theft51.6025.00%
Drugs41.330.00%
Burglary31.07-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.80-66.67%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3220.010.00%
Burglary88.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.870.00%
Vehicle crime61.870.00%
Drugs41.600.00%
Other theft41.070.00%
Public order31.070.00%
Other crime30.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202420
July 202423
June 202426
May 202424
April 202426
March 202432
February 202426
January 202416
December 202320
November 202336
October 202332

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 202411
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20249
January 20245
December 20232
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20249
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 202410
June 20247
May 20243
April 20249
March 20248
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20248
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Clare Road
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Cromwell Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Trinity Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Southport Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 5. Hahnemann Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Margaret Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 7. Bedford Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fernhill Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Stuart Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 10. Taylors Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Cambridge Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hillhead Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Antonio Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Oxford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hatfield Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Imison Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Brimstage Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Weaver Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Milton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Brewster Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Hero Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Clayfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1