L21 0HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L21 0HW

L21 0HW, Sefton has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.38 per 1,000 population. This L21 0HW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader L21 postcode area, which has experienced 240 crimes and a crime rate of 9.53 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this L21 0HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L21 0HW, encompassing approximately 1784 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L21 0HW area, explore the L21 0HW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

L21 0HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ford Close with total crimes: 7
  • Buckingham Close with total crimes: 3
  • Randall Drive with total crimes: 2

L21 0HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.38-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour67.29500.00%
Shoplifting43.36300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.240.00%
Public order21.12-33.33%
Other theft11.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.82-53.12%
Drugs58.41400.00%
Public order32.800.00%
Possession of weapons21.680.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Burglary11.12-50.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3228.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson517.94400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.80100.00%
Public order32.240.00%
Burglary21.680.00%
Other theft21.12100.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Drugs11.12-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.01-27.27%
Public order38.97-25.00%
Drugs21.68-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.12-85.71%
Other theft10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2226.3415.79%
Criminal damage and arson712.33133.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.92-14.29%
Drugs63.36200.00%
Public order43.36100.00%
Possession of weapons12.240.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.50-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour710.6540.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.92-25.00%
Drugs21.68-50.00%
Public order21.12-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2424.1026.32%
Anti-social behaviour513.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.8033.33%
Drugs42.240.00%
Public order32.24-62.50%
Shoplifting31.680.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1924.100.00%
Public order810.65300.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.48400.00%
Drugs42.80-33.33%
Shoplifting32.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6850.00%
Robbery11.680.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.7435.71%
Drugs610.65500.00%
Other theft33.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.68-33.33%
Public order21.12-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.12-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.56-66.67%
Robbery10.560.00%
Other crime10.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.85500.00%
Vehicle crime33.360.00%
Public order31.68-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.680.00%
Other crime21.680.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Drugs10.56-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.50-33.33%
Public order87.8533.33%
Drugs54.48400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.80-40.00%
Burglary11.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.98-8.70%
Public order611.77200.00%
Shoplifting63.3620.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.3625.00%
Drugs12.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2328.030.00%
Burglary512.890.00%
Shoplifting52.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.800.00%
Other theft42.240.00%
Public order22.240.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202415
July 202432
June 202416
May 202422
April 202419
March 202424
February 202419
January 202419
December 202314
November 202314
October 202321
September 202323

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
March 20243
February 20243
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
January 20243
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20248
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L21 0HW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ford Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Buckingham Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Randall Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Ford View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Carr Croft
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Four Acre Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Carr Meadow Hey
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. St Margaret'S Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Musker Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Mary'S Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Pendle Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Fatherside Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Harp'S Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Ford Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bridge Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lonsdale Mews
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Townsend View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1