L23 1ZD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L23 1ZD

L23 1ZD, Sefton has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.66 per 1,000 population. This L23 1ZD 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 1ZD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L23 1ZD, encompassing approximately 1886 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

L23 1ZD 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

L23 1ZD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.66300.00%
Shoplifting56.3666.67%
Public order22.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.06-50.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

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 offences36.89-72.73%
Shoplifting31.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.590.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.9537.50%
Vehicle crime15.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences810.6033.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.240.00%
Shoplifting42.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.120.00%
Public order11.060.00%

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 offences68.48-14.29%
Drugs33.18200.00%
Other crime21.59100.00%
Shoplifting21.06-50.00%
Burglary11.06-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

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 offences710.6040.00%
Burglary53.710.00%
Shoplifting42.650.00%
Drugs12.120.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

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 offences56.8925.00%
Shoplifting42.6533.33%
Vehicle crime12.120.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

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 offences46.89-20.00%
Shoplifting32.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.59-50.00%
Public order11.06-66.67%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

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 offences59.54150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.6533.33%
Public order32.120.00%
Shoplifting31.59-50.00%
Other theft21.590.00%
Drugs11.060.00%

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
Shoplifting67.95500.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.18-25.00%
Public order31.59200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.59-83.33%
Vehicle crime11.06-50.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.1333.33%
Criminal damage and arson46.3633.33%
Vehicle crime22.120.00%
Shoplifting11.06-66.67%
Burglary10.530.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.13200.00%
Shoplifting34.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.590.00%
Public order21.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Drugs10.53-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.180.00%
Drugs21.590.00%
Public order11.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
July 202411
June 20248
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 202312
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 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 20234
October 20233

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 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
October 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241

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 1ZD 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. Stannyfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. B5207
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Halifax Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Holgate
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Blakefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lydiate Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Thorn Tree Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Runnells Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1