ELMSFIELD ROAD, L23 1UW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L23 1UW

ELMSFIELD ROAD, L23 1UW, Sefton has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.75 per 1,000 population. This L23 1UW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader L23 postcode area, which has experienced 134 crimes and a crime rate of 4.35 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this L23 1UW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L23 1UW, encompassing approximately 2358 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

L23 1UW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lakeside Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Edge Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Heather Way with total crimes: 3

ELMSFIELD ROAD, L23 1UW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.75266.67%
Shoplifting54.6666.67%
Other crime22.120.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-50.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.51-72.73%
Shoplifting31.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.7822.22%
Anti-social behaviour24.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.3350.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.820.00%
Shoplifting42.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.700.00%
Public order10.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.21-14.29%
Drugs32.54200.00%
Other crime21.270.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Shoplifting20.85-50.00%
Burglary10.85-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.6340.00%
Burglary52.970.00%
Shoplifting42.120.00%
Drugs11.700.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.5125.00%
Shoplifting42.1233.33%
Vehicle crime11.700.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.51-20.00%
Shoplifting31.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27-50.00%
Public order10.85-66.67%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.06150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.1233.33%
Public order31.700.00%
Shoplifting31.27-50.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Drugs20.850.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.36500.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.540.00%
Public order31.27200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.27-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.0620.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.0950.00%
Shoplifting11.27-66.67%
Burglary10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.90150.00%
Shoplifting34.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.970.00%
Drugs21.700.00%
Public order10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 202411
June 20249
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 202312
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
November 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
October 20232

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L23 1UW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lakeside Gardens
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 2. Edge Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Heather Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Newfield Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Humphreys Hey
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Amaury Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Larchfield Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Stannyfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. B5207
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Halifax Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Holgate
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Blakefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lydiate Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Runnells Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1