SAFFRON MEWS, L23 1XQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L23 1XQ

SAFFRON MEWS, L23 1XQ, Sefton has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.56 per 1,000 population. This L23 1XQ 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 1XQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L23 1XQ, encompassing approximately 3037 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L23 1XQ area, explore the L23 1XQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

L23 1XQ 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

SAFFRON MEWS, L23 1XQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.56100.00%
Shoplifting54.6166.67%
Other crime21.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.93-46.15%
Shoplifting32.300.00%
Burglary20.99100.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.2644.44%
Anti-social behaviour24.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%
Burglary10.330.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.2328.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.320.00%
Shoplifting41.32100.00%
Public order31.3250.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.91-22.22%
Other crime42.300.00%
Drugs31.32200.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Shoplifting20.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.33-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.9180.00%
Burglary52.960.00%
Shoplifting41.650.00%
Vehicle crime11.320.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

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 offences54.61-28.57%
Shoplifting41.6533.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.2740.00%
Shoplifting32.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99-50.00%
Public order10.66-66.67%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

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 offences56.26-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.6533.33%
Public order31.320.00%
Shoplifting30.99-50.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Drugs20.660.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.91-30.00%
Shoplifting62.30500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9850.00%
Public order30.99200.00%
Vehicle crime20.99100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.29-66.67%
Shoplifting10.66-66.67%
Burglary10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.9066.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.290.00%
Shoplifting31.980.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Drugs10.33-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences64.610.00%
Drugs31.980.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
July 202413
June 20249
May 20247
April 20249
March 20245
February 20247
January 20245
December 20237
November 202310
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20244

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 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 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
September 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 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 20233

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 1XQ 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. Stile Hey
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Newfield Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Drummond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Humphreys Hey
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Amaury Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Larchfield Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. White Meadow Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Stannyfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. B5207
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Halifax Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Blakefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lydiate Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Runnells Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1