L21 3TL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L21 3TL

L21 3TL, Sefton has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.99 per 1,000 population. This L21 3TL 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 3TL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L21 3TL, encompassing approximately 4114 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L21 3TL area, explore the L21 3TL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-29.79% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

L21 3TL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elm Road with total crimes: 8
  • Palmerston Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Crescent Road with total crimes: 7

L21 3TL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences3317.99-29.79%
Public order88.02-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson81.9414.29%
Anti-social behaviour71.9416.67%
Other theft61.70100.00%
Shoplifting41.46300.00%
Drugs30.97200.00%
Other crime30.73-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4720.90104.35%
Public order911.42-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.1975.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.70-33.33%
Other crime41.460.00%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Burglary30.73-25.00%
Other theft30.73-25.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.80-45.24%
Public order105.59-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour92.43-10.00%
Drugs62.19-25.00%
Other crime41.46300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.97100.00%
Other theft40.97-33.33%
Burglary40.97300.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4223.0910.53%
Public order1910.21137.50%
Anti-social behaviour104.6242.86%
Drugs82.4333.33%
Other theft61.9420.00%
Vehicle crime41.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3819.4415.15%
Public order89.24-11.11%
Vehicle crime81.94300.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.940.00%
Drugs61.7020.00%
Other theft51.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2233.33%
Burglary20.97100.00%
Other crime10.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3316.53-2.94%
Public order98.0280.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.19-12.50%
Other theft51.7025.00%
Drugs51.22-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.22-57.14%
Other crime20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.49100.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3417.743.03%
Anti-social behaviour88.2660.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.9440.00%
Drugs71.70133.33%
Public order51.70-37.50%
Other theft41.22-20.00%
Burglary30.97-50.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Other crime20.49100.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In January 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 offences3317.2643.48%
Public order88.0233.33%
Burglary61.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.46-37.50%
Other theft51.2266.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.2225.00%
Drugs31.220.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.85-17.86%
Criminal damage and arson85.59300.00%
Public order61.94-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.46-33.33%
Drugs30.97-66.67%
Other theft30.73-62.50%
Burglary20.73-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.49100.00%
Shoplifting20.49100.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Other crime10.49-66.67%
Robbery10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.26-17.65%
Drugs96.810.00%
Other theft82.1933.33%
Public order71.9440.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.7050.00%
Burglary31.460.00%
Other crime30.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.24-66.67%
Robbery10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.10-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson68.2650.00%
Other theft61.4650.00%
Public order51.46-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour41.22-42.86%
Shoplifting30.970.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4822.360.00%
Public order1111.670.00%
Drugs72.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.700.00%
Other theft40.970.00%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20238
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20249
June 202410
May 202419
April 20248
March 20249
February 20245
January 20248
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 416 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202433
July 202447
June 202423
May 202442
April 202438
March 202433
February 202434
January 202433
December 202323
November 202328
October 202334
September 202348

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20247
January 20245
December 20238
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20239
September 20237

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20246
June 20249
May 202410
April 20247
March 20247
February 20248
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20244
April 20248
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L21 3TL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Elm Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Palmerston Avenue
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Crescent Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bowden Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Prior Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Caradoc Road
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Croxteth Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Cookson Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Verdi Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Ismay Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 11. Inman Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hicks Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Norfolk Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Seaforth Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Akenside Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. New Fort Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Beechwood Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hapsford Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Hinton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Smollett Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Pope Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Falconer Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Collins Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Bowles Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Rossini Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Seaforth And Litherland
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Seaforth Vale North
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Maple Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Warton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Linacre Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1