DE VILLIERS AVENUE, L23 2XF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L23 2XF

DE VILLIERS AVENUE, L23 2XF, Sefton has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.27 per 1,000 population. This L23 2XF 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 2XF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L23 2XF, encompassing approximately 2476 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

L23 2XF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Neville Hymus Way with total crimes: 3
  • Halsall Close with total crimes: 3

DE VILLIERS AVENUE, L23 2XF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, 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 offences97.27200.00%
Shoplifting33.630.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.44-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Other theft20.81-50.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.88100.00%
Other theft44.840.00%
Public order21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.42150.00%
Public order22.02100.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-75.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.4880.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.63100.00%
Shoplifting41.6133.33%
Public order21.61100.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.250.00%
Shoplifting32.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-33.33%
Drugs10.810.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.4425.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.020.00%
Public order11.210.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.84-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.610.00%
Other theft21.21-50.00%
Shoplifting10.81-66.67%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.3080.00%
Other theft43.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.61-25.00%
Public order31.21-25.00%
Shoplifting31.21200.00%
Robbery21.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-50.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.27-16.67%
Public order42.0233.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.610.00%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.460.00%
Public order32.420.00%
Bicycle theft21.210.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20243
June 202412
May 20246
April 20246
March 20249
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20239
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241
December 20232
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
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 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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 2XF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
  • 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. Willow Way
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. De Villiers Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Barncroft Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Esplen Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1