L23 1XT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L23 1XT

L23 1XT, Sefton has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.27 per 1,000 population. This L23 1XT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader L23 postcode area, which has experienced 161 crimes and a crime rate of 5.23 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this L23 1XT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L23 1XT, encompassing approximately 3028 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

L23 1XT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edge Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Lydiate Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Coney Crescent with total crimes: 1

L23 1XT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences136.2744.44%
Anti-social behaviour24.29-50.00%
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 offences98.2628.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.970.00%
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 offences76.93-22.22%
Other crime42.310.00%
Drugs31.320.00%
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 offences96.6080.00%
Burglary52.970.00%
Shoplifting41.650.00%
Vehicle crime11.320.00%
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 offences54.62-28.57%
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 offences75.2840.00%
Shoplifting32.310.00%
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 offences56.27-28.57%
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 offences76.93-30.00%
Shoplifting62.31500.00%
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 offences105.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.30-66.67%
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 offences107.9366.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.300.00%
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 offences64.62-45.45%
Drugs31.98200.00%
Public order20.99-33.33%
Burglary10.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.93-15.38%
Shoplifting43.630.00%
Public order31.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.590.00%
Shoplifting44.290.00%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20249
May 20247
April 20249
March 20245
February 20247
January 20245
December 20237
November 202310
October 202310
September 20236
August 202311
July 202313

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.18 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
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
November 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 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
July 20231

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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Edge Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Lydiate Lane
    Total3
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Coney Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Seven Acre Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tanhouse Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Radburn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Larchfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Fern Hey
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Lakeside Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Elmsfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Westbourne Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Newfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Blakefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1