THE BYWAY, L23 2UL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L23 2UL

THE BYWAY, L23 2UL, Sefton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.67 per 1,000 population. This L23 2UL 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 2UL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L23 2UL, encompassing approximately 3529 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L23 2UL area, explore the L23 2UL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

L23 2UL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Neville Hymus Way with total crimes: 3
  • Halsall Close with total crimes: 3

THE BYWAY, L23 2UL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences75.67-30.00%
Shoplifting31.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85-25.00%
Burglary30.85200.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.830.00%
Other theft21.13-50.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.67100.00%
Other theft42.830.00%
Public order31.1350.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.25-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.420.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.97-30.00%
Other theft21.980.00%
Public order20.57-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.28-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.08150.00%
Shoplifting42.8333.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.13200.00%
Public order30.8550.00%
Drugs20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

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 offences43.68100.00%
Shoplifting31.130.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In January 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime21.70100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.57-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.12100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.13-82.35%
Other theft10.85-66.67%
Shoplifting10.28-66.67%
Burglary10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.20325.00%
Other theft34.820.00%
Shoplifting30.85200.00%
Public order30.85-25.00%
Burglary30.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-60.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-75.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.23400.00%
Public order41.42-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.13-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.13300.00%
Vehicle crime31.130.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.100.00%
Public order51.700.00%
Bicycle theft21.420.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202410
June 202410
May 20245
April 20247
March 202410
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 202317
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
May 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234
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
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L23 2UL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary2
  • 2. Neville Hymus Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Halsall Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. De Villiers Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Church Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Hornby Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. The Precincts
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Esplen Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fairfield
    Total1
    Other theft1