L23 6RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L23 6RJ

L23 6RJ, Sefton has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.19 per 1,000 population. This L23 6RJ 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 6RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L23 6RJ, encompassing approximately 2830 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L23 6RJ area, explore the L23 6RJ 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: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

L23 6RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holden Road with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Merton Grove with total crimes: 3

L23 6RJ 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.1911.11%
Anti-social behaviour53.5366.67%
Vehicle crime31.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Public order20.71-33.33%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Burglary10.35-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.71-10.00%
Burglary33.180.00%
Public order31.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0650.00%
Drugs11.060.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.1342.86%
Public order33.53-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.060.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%

In June 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 offences76.36-53.33%
Public order42.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4150.00%
Other theft21.06-33.33%
Burglary10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.66200.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.30150.00%
Other theft31.77200.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Drugs31.0650.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.30-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.770.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.59-46.67%
Vehicle crime12.83-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.60114.29%
Public order35.30200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-33.33%
Burglary10.710.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.3616.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.470.00%
Shoplifting21.060.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Public order10.35-66.67%
Robbery10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.36-57.14%
Public order32.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.060.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.7716.67%
Public order34.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.240.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.410.00%
Bicycle theft41.410.00%
Other theft21.410.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20233

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202410
June 20247
May 202415
April 20245
March 20248
February 202415
January 20247
December 20236
November 202314
October 202312
September 20234

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
May 20245
April 20242
February 20242
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L23 6RJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Holden Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Merton Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Blundellsands Road East
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Byron Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hall Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Knowles
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Trinity Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Holden Road East
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Worthing Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Mersey View
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Worcester Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1