KIRKSTONE ROAD SOUTH, L21 5HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L21 5HW

KIRKSTONE ROAD SOUTH, L21 5HW, Sefton has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.67 per 1,000 population. This L21 5HW 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 5HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L21 5HW, encompassing approximately 2850 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L21 5HW area, explore the L21 5HW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

L21 5HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Netherton Way with total crimes: 4
  • Ecclesall Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Thirlmere Drive with total crimes: 3

KIRKSTONE ROAD SOUTH, L21 5HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.67-16.67%
Public order43.5133.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.400.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-75.00%

In July 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 offences129.1233.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.210.00%
Vehicle crime31.40200.00%
Public order31.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-50.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.32125.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.16-20.00%
Drugs21.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-66.67%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.6725.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.40200.00%
Burglary21.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-33.33%
Public order20.70100.00%
Other theft10.70-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.02-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour42.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.400.00%
Other theft21.05100.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.6744.44%
Public order24.560.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.96-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour43.160.00%
Public order21.40100.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.7277.78%
Other theft25.610.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.9128.57%
Other theft23.160.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.61-53.33%
Other theft22.46-33.33%
Burglary20.700.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.070.00%
Other theft35.260.00%
Public order21.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.260.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202412
June 20249
May 20244
April 20246
March 202413
February 20249
January 202416
December 20239
November 20237
October 202315
September 202315

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
February 20244
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L21 5HW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Netherton Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Ecclesall Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Thirlmere Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Captain'S Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Galsworthy Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Anderson Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Harrington Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Kirkstone Road South
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Thackeray Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. St Matthews Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1