MERRILOCKS ROAD, L23 6UL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L23 6UL

MERRILOCKS ROAD, L23 6UL, Sefton has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.32 per 1,000 population. This L23 6UL 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 6UL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L23 6UL, encompassing approximately 1128 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Drugs: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

L23 6UL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ward Road with total crimes: 3
  • Burbo Bank Road North with total crimes: 1
  • Merrilocks Road with total crimes: 1

MERRILOCKS ROAD, L23 6UL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs45.3233.33%
Anti-social behaviour13.55-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.89-50.00%

In July 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs36.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.77100.00%

In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery11.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.890.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.890.00%
Public order10.890.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.77-50.00%
Burglary10.890.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.550.00%
Other crime11.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.660.00%
Vehicle crime11.770.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.550.00%
Burglary11.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.890.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Public order11.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs11.770.00%
Public order10.890.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
October 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Ward Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Burbo Bank Road North
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Merrilocks Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hall Road (Station)
    Total1
    Drugs1