MELROSE AVENUE, L23 0QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L23 0QL

MELROSE AVENUE, L23 0QL, Sefton has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.78 per 1,000 population. This L23 0QL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader L23 postcode area, which has experienced 150 crimes and a crime rate of 4.87 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this L23 0QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L23 0QL, encompassing approximately 3958 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

L23 0QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Caithness Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Belvidere Park with total crimes: 2
  • Endbutt Lane with total crimes: 1

MELROSE AVENUE, L23 0QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.78-63.64%
Burglary31.01200.00%
Public order20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.81120.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.78200.00%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-60.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.55-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.2666.67%
Other theft21.26-33.33%
Public order20.51-33.33%
Drugs10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.5775.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.76200.00%
Public order30.7650.00%
Other crime30.760.00%
Other theft30.76200.00%
Possession of weapons20.76100.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.03300.00%
Other crime31.010.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson31.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.25-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51.2625.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-80.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.2933.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.02400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.260.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.7920.00%
Burglary31.52200.00%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.29-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.260.00%
Public order20.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-33.33%
Other theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.790.00%
Vehicle crime31.520.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 202411
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
March 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20243

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L23 0QL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Caithness Drive
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 2. Belvidere Park
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Endbutt Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Staley Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Moorgate Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Fairholme Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fairfield
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Kimberley Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. College Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1