BOWER GROVE, L21 1DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L21 1DU

BOWER GROVE, L21 1DU, Sefton has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.25 per 1,000 population. This L21 1DU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader L21 postcode area, which has experienced 233 crimes and a crime rate of 9.25 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this L21 1DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L21 1DU, encompassing approximately 3732 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

L21 1DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elm Road with total crimes: 8
  • Durham Road with total crimes: 5
  • Sandy Lane with total crimes: 3

BOWER GROVE, L21 1DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.25-33.33%
Public order55.8966.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.3466.67%
Other theft41.34100.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-85.71%
Burglary10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.2057.14%
Anti-social behaviour78.84133.33%
Public order31.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80200.00%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Other crime10.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.645.00%
Burglary35.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.80-62.50%
Drugs20.80-50.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Public order20.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.36300.00%
Public order42.140.00%
Drugs41.07100.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.5781.82%
Public order45.36100.00%
Burglary21.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-77.78%
Drugs20.54-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.11-60.71%
Criminal damage and arson92.95350.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.41200.00%
Drugs30.800.00%
Bicycle theft20.800.00%
Public order20.54-50.00%
Other crime10.54-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.5947.37%
Public order47.50-20.00%
Drugs31.07-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Other theft20.54-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.7235.71%
Anti-social behaviour65.09500.00%
Public order51.610.00%
Drugs41.3433.33%
Other theft31.07200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences148.57-36.36%
Public order53.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3433.33%
Drugs31.07-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Other theft10.27-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-80.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.3229.41%
Drugs55.8966.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.34150.00%
Public order51.340.00%
Other theft41.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0750.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.30-32.00%
Public order54.55-50.00%
Drugs31.34-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.888.70%
Public order106.70900.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.1466.67%
Drugs51.34400.00%
Vehicle crime31.340.00%
Other crime20.80-33.33%
Other theft20.54100.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.160.00%
Other crime31.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 202310
August 20231

A total of 275 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
July 202433
June 202421
May 202420
April 202420
March 202411
February 202428
January 202419
December 202314
November 202322
October 202317
September 202325
August 202323

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20249
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20238
August 20234

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20235
August 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20247
June 20243
May 20248
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
September 20235
August 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L21 1DU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Elm Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Durham Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Sandy Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Poplar Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Elm Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Claremont Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Bower Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Doric Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cambridge Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Adelaide Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Church Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Chatham Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Cecil Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Belgrave Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rawson Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Bedford Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Kings Park
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Corinthian Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Pritchard Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Rawson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Ionic Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Dewlands Road
    Total1
    Other theft1