MERSEY COURT, L23 3AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L23 3AQ

MERSEY COURT, L23 3AQ, Sefton has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.76 per 1,000 population. This L23 3AQ 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 3AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L23 3AQ, encompassing approximately 3221 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

L23 3AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Merton Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

MERSEY COURT, L23 3AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences87.76-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour42.48300.00%
Vehicle crime31.24200.00%
Public order30.93-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Burglary20.62-33.33%
Drugs10.620.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.140.00%
Public order53.410.00%
Burglary31.55200.00%
Other theft10.93-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.7637.50%
Public order53.4125.00%
Bicycle theft21.550.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

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 offences85.90-55.56%
Public order42.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2450.00%
Other theft20.93-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.18260.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.59150.00%
Other theft41.55100.00%
Vehicle crime31.240.00%
Drugs30.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93100.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.35-68.75%
Other theft21.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.5214.29%
Vehicle crime14.970.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.4575.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.350.00%
Shoplifting20.62-33.33%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.14-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson42.480.00%
Public order31.240.00%
Shoplifting30.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-50.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.83-30.77%
Public order32.7950.00%
Other theft30.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.930.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.598.33%
Public order24.04100.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.83140.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.730.00%
Drugs21.240.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences55.900.00%
Shoplifting41.550.00%
Bicycle theft31.240.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202411
June 20248
May 202418
April 20245
March 202416
February 202414
January 20248
December 20239
November 202313
October 202312
September 20235

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20245
April 20242
February 20242
December 20233
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241
September 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231

A total of 3 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
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Merton Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Winchester Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Sunnyside Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Crosender Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Waverley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Earl'S Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Fire Station Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Blundellsands Road East
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Byron Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hall Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Trinity Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Holden Road East
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Worthing Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Mersey View
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Regina Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Worcester Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1