DOWHILLS ROAD, L23 8SN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L23 8SN

DOWHILLS ROAD, L23 8SN, Sefton has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.24 per 1,000 population. This L23 8SN 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 8SN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L23 8SN, encompassing approximately 3124 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L23 8SN area, explore the L23 8SN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

L23 8SN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Waverley Road with total crimes: 1
  • Fire Station Close with total crimes: 1

DOWHILLS ROAD, L23 8SN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.24-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.280.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.52300.00%
Burglary22.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order34.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96100.00%
Bicycle theft20.640.00%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.64-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.2025.00%
Public order31.60200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-50.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.52100.00%
Vehicle crime31.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.56-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.64100.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.52500.00%
Other crime21.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.56100.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-75.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson75.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.240.00%
Shoplifting21.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-66.67%
Other theft10.320.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.52-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.280.00%
Drugs20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.880.00%
Public order21.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.84-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.920.00%
Drugs20.64100.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.080.00%
Shoplifting42.880.00%
Bicycle theft31.280.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
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 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241
September 20233

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20247
November 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L23 8SN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Waverley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fire Station Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Blundellsands Road East
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Byron Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hall Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1