L21 8QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L21 8QE

L21 8QE, Sefton has recorded a total of 91 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.01 per 1,000 population. This L21 8QE 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 8QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L21 8QE, encompassing approximately 2526 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (25.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)

L21 8QE 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

L21 8QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4436.0125.71%
Anti-social behaviour1317.4118.18%
Public order125.1450.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.75-22.22%
Drugs62.770.00%
Vehicle crime32.37-25.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-80.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3532.06-7.89%
Anti-social behaviour1113.85-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson94.3512.50%
Public order83.56-27.27%
Drugs63.1720.00%
Other theft52.3725.00%
Vehicle crime41.98-33.33%
Other crime21.58100.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3835.62-22.45%
Anti-social behaviour1415.04250.00%
Public order115.54-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson84.350.00%
Vehicle crime63.17200.00%
Drugs52.370.00%
Other theft41.98-20.00%
Burglary21.580.00%
Other crime10.79-75.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4937.9940.00%
Public order1319.39-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson85.1460.00%
Drugs53.17-37.50%
Other theft51.9866.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.98-55.56%
Other crime41.580.00%
Vehicle crime21.58-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.790.00%
Burglary20.79100.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3532.0616.67%
Public order1413.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.54350.00%
Drugs83.5633.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.1725.00%
Vehicle crime41.980.00%
Other theft31.580.00%
Shoplifting21.190.00%
Burglary10.79-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3027.70-14.29%
Public order711.87-12.50%
Drugs62.77-57.14%
Other crime52.37400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.98-60.00%
Burglary41.580.00%
Vehicle crime41.5833.33%
Other theft31.58-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.190.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-71.43%
Robbery10.790.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3534.43-12.50%
Drugs1413.85180.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.5425.00%
Public order83.9660.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.1716.67%
Other theft42.77100.00%
Burglary41.5833.33%
Vehicle crime31.58200.00%
Possession of weapons11.190.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4028.1042.86%
Criminal damage and arson815.8314.29%
Anti-social behaviour63.17100.00%
Drugs52.37400.00%
Public order51.98-16.67%
Burglary31.9850.00%
Other theft21.19-33.33%
Other crime10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2822.56-3.45%
Criminal damage and arson711.080.00%
Public order62.77-25.00%
Other theft32.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.19-50.00%
Burglary21.19-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.79100.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2924.54-12.12%
Public order811.48-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson73.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.7750.00%
Other theft32.37-50.00%
Burglary31.19-40.00%
Drugs21.19-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences3328.490.00%
Public order913.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.560.00%
Other theft62.770.00%
Burglary52.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.980.00%
Drugs31.580.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 202411
June 202413
May 202414
April 20247
March 20248
February 20245
January 20246
December 20238
November 20239

A total of 396 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202435
July 202438
June 202449
May 202435
April 202430
March 202435
February 202440
January 202428
December 202329
November 202333

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 202414
June 20244
May 20249
April 20242
March 20247
February 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20248
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244
March 202410
February 20248
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20248
April 20246
March 202414
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L21 8QE 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. Hornby Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chelsea Road
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 9. Gray Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 10. Jacobs Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hinton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. The Grange
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Lathom Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Scott Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Norton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Hornby Boulevard
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Pope Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Longfield Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 19. Beechwood Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lawler Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Bowden Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Towcester Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Braby Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Lunt Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Halsall Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Beck Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Balfour Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Chesnut Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Eliot Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1