VIRGINS LANE, L23 4UD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L23 4UD

VIRGINS LANE, L23 4UD, Sefton has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.69 per 1,000 population. This L23 4UD 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 4UD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L23 4UD, encompassing approximately 1582 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L23 4UD area, explore the L23 4UD Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the L23 4UD area, visit the L23 4UD House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

L23 4UD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lakeside Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Beech Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • The Crescent with total crimes: 1

VIRGINS LANE, L23 4UD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.690.00%
Burglary22.530.00%
Public order11.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.160.00%
Public order11.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.3233.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.900.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting31.90-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.2150.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.79100.00%
Other theft12.530.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.6933.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.53-50.00%
Public order11.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.6933.33%
Shoplifting32.530.00%
Other theft11.900.00%
Drugs10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting36.32-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences31.900.00%
Public order21.900.00%
Bicycle theft11.260.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting810.74300.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.05200.00%
Public order21.90100.00%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%
Bicycle theft11.260.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23.16-33.33%
Public order11.26-50.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.630.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.050.00%
Public order21.900.00%
Other theft11.260.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20238
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 23 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L23 4UD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lakeside Gardens
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Beech Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. The Crescent
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Holgate Park
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Brenda Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1