EARLS CLOSE, L23 3BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L23 3BU

EARLS CLOSE, L23 3BU, Sefton has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.17 per 1,000 population. This L23 3BU 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 3BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L23 3BU, encompassing approximately 4551 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L23 3BU area, explore the L23 3BU 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

L23 3BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harrington Road with total crimes: 3
  • Belvidere Park with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

EARLS CLOSE, L23 3BU 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 Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.170.00%
Public order41.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.88-40.00%
Burglary30.66200.00%
Other theft10.66-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.15-22.22%
Other theft51.5466.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.10400.00%
Public order41.10-20.00%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-66.67%
Drugs10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.05-43.75%
Public order51.9866.67%
Other theft31.10-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6650.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.5733.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.52150.00%
Other theft51.10400.00%
Public order31.1050.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Other crime20.44-33.33%
Burglary10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.71-14.29%
Other crime32.640.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.1755.56%
Vehicle crime23.080.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%

In February 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 offences94.8312.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.98300.00%
Other theft30.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Shoplifting20.44-33.33%
Burglary10.44-50.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.610.00%
Shoplifting31.760.00%
Drugs20.66100.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

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 offences83.95-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour41.760.00%
Public order20.88-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.1757.14%
Public order32.4250.00%
Drugs10.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour157.03400.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.3040.00%
Public order21.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Drugs20.44-33.33%
Other crime10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%

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 offences55.050.00%
Shoplifting41.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.880.00%
Drugs30.660.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20247
June 20249
May 202416
April 202412
March 202414
February 20249
January 20248
December 20238
November 202311
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
October 202315
September 20233

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
February 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
January 20242
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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
July 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 4 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
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Harrington Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Belvidere Park
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. First Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kimberley Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. College Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Brookfield Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Shrewsbury Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Crosender Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Abbotsford Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Brompton Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Regent Road
    Total1
    Public order1