THE SPUR, L23 3BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L23 3BT

THE SPUR, L23 3BT, Sefton has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.38 per 1,000 population. This L23 3BT 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 3BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L23 3BT, encompassing approximately 4385 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

L23 3BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harrington Road with total crimes: 7
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • The Close with total crimes: 2

THE SPUR, L23 3BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.3811.11%
Anti-social behaviour62.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.370.00%
Public order30.68-25.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.7950.00%
Public order42.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-25.00%
Burglary30.68200.00%
Other theft10.68-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.47-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.37300.00%
Public order40.91-20.00%
Other theft30.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-33.33%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.79-38.46%
Public order51.82150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1450.00%
Other theft20.68-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.758.33%
Other theft62.96500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.37100.00%
Vehicle crime40.910.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46100.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.24-7.69%
Public order22.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.460.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.1030.00%
Vehicle crime22.960.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%

In February 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 offences105.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.28300.00%
Other theft30.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Shoplifting20.46-33.33%
Burglary10.46-50.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%

In January 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 offences54.10-37.50%
Shoplifting31.140.00%
Drugs20.68100.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In December 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 offences84.10-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour41.820.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

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 offences134.5662.50%
Public order22.96-33.33%
Drugs10.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour177.98325.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.88166.67%
Public order31.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Drugs20.46-50.00%
Other crime10.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.020.00%
Drugs40.910.00%
Shoplifting40.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.910.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
October 202317
September 20234

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20246
June 20248
May 202413
April 202412
March 202413
February 202410
January 20245
December 20238
November 202313
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
February 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
March 20242
January 20242
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 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
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Harrington Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. The Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Belvidere Park
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Winchester Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Sunnyside Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Crosender Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Waverley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Earl'S Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Fire Station Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Blundellsands Road East
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Regina Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Worcester Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Cedar Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1