HORNBY FLATS, L21 8LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L21 8LH

HORNBY FLATS, L21 8LH, Sefton has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.43 per 1,000 population. This L21 8LH 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 8LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L21 8LH, encompassing approximately 3542 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (22.58% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

L21 8LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Linacre Road with total crimes: 7
  • Smollett Street with total crimes: 7
  • Knowsley Road with total crimes: 5

HORNBY FLATS, L21 8LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3823.4322.58%
Public order1310.7344.44%
Anti-social behaviour83.6714.29%
Criminal damage and arson82.26-20.00%
Drugs52.260.00%
Other crime41.41100.00%
Shoplifting21.13-50.00%
Other theft20.56-60.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.45-16.22%
Criminal damage and arson108.7542.86%
Public order92.8212.50%
Anti-social behaviour72.54-46.15%
Drugs51.98150.00%
Other theft51.4125.00%
Shoplifting41.41300.00%
Other crime21.13100.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3722.865.71%
Anti-social behaviour1310.44333.33%
Public order83.67-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.2616.67%
Vehicle crime51.98150.00%
Other theft41.410.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Other crime10.56-66.67%
Robbery10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3519.192.94%
Public order109.88-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.820.00%
Other theft41.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.13-62.50%
Other crime30.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-66.67%
Drugs20.56-77.78%
Burglary20.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3423.9930.77%
Public order169.60220.00%
Drugs94.5228.57%
Anti-social behaviour82.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.2650.00%
Vehicle crime61.69-33.33%
Other theft41.6933.33%
Shoplifting11.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.48-18.75%
Vehicle crime97.34350.00%
Drugs72.54-22.22%
Public order51.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.41-33.33%
Burglary41.1333.33%
Other crime41.1333.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.13-33.33%
Other theft31.1350.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3219.48-8.57%
Drugs99.0380.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.54-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.69-14.29%
Public order51.6925.00%
Other crime31.41200.00%
Burglary30.850.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3518.9129.63%
Criminal damage and arson89.88-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour72.26133.33%
Drugs51.98150.00%
Public order41.41-42.86%
Burglary31.13-25.00%
Other theft20.85-50.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Other crime10.56-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.3528.57%
Criminal damage and arson97.6212.50%
Public order72.5475.00%
Burglary41.98100.00%
Other theft41.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.13-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.85200.00%
Other crime20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%
Drugs20.56100.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.55-43.24%
Criminal damage and arson85.9360.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.2620.00%
Public order41.69-50.00%
Burglary21.13-33.33%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Drugs10.28-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3720.895.71%
Public order810.44100.00%
Other theft72.26133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.9825.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.41400.00%
Drugs41.410.00%
Burglary31.1350.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.68-20.45%
Criminal damage and arson49.880.00%
Public order41.13-60.00%
Other theft31.13-25.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4421.170.00%
Public order1012.420.00%
Drugs52.820.00%
Other theft41.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 432 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202431
July 202437
June 202435
May 202434
April 202426
March 202432
February 202435
January 202427
December 202321
November 202337
October 202335
September 202344

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202413
June 20243
May 20248
April 20244
March 20246
February 20247
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20248
January 20249
December 20238
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20249
April 20247
March 20249
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
September 20235

A total of 103 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 20248
June 202410
May 202416
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20238
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20249
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
November 20237
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L21 8LH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Linacre Road
    Total7
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Smollett Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Knowsley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Bryant Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Ibstock Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Kilburn Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Chelsea Road
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 8. Palmerston Drive
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Jacobs Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hinton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. The Grange
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Hornby Boulevard
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Pope Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Ismay Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ince Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Palmerston Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 17. Longfield Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 18. Beechwood Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lawler Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Bowden Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Towcester Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Braby Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Eliot Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Alpha Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Prior Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Snave Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Waller Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Seaforth And Litherland
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Croxteth Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Kepler Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1