MIDLOTHIAN DRIVE, L23 3AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L23 3AL

MIDLOTHIAN DRIVE, L23 3AL, Sefton has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.81 per 1,000 population. This L23 3AL 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 3AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L23 3AL, encompassing approximately 4200 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L23 3AL area, explore the L23 3AL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

L23 3AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Byron Road with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

MIDLOTHIAN DRIVE, L23 3AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.81100.00%
Burglary31.90200.00%
Public order30.71-40.00%
Other theft10.71-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order54.7625.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.19-50.00%
Other theft30.9550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.81-38.46%
Public order41.90300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-33.33%
Other theft20.48-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.19225.00%
Other theft43.09300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9550.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.09-69.23%
Public order20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48100.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.05333.33%
Anti-social behaviour13.09-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.57200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-60.00%
Shoplifting20.48-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%
Other theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.71-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.430.00%
Public order31.1950.00%
Shoplifting30.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-66.67%
Other theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.81-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.140.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Public order20.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.5725.00%
Public order22.38100.00%
Drugs10.48-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.8114.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.90300.00%
Drugs20.95-33.33%
Other crime10.480.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.240.00%
Shoplifting41.670.00%
Bicycle theft40.950.00%
Drugs30.950.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20244
June 20248
May 202413
April 20244
March 202413
February 20243
January 20246
December 20239
November 202310
October 20238
September 20237

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241
September 20234

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
September 20234

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242
January 20245

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L23 3AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Byron Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mersey Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Brookfield Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Crosender Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Abbotsford Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brompton Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Regent Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Blundellsands And Crosby (Station)
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1