L23 9RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L23 9RU

L23 9RU, Sefton has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.25 per 1,000 population. This L23 9RU 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 9RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L23 9RU, encompassing approximately 3531 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L23 9RU area, explore the L23 9RU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

L23 9RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coney Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Edgemoor Close with total crimes: 2
  • Fern Hey with total crimes: 2

L23 9RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences94.25-10.00%
Burglary32.5550.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.3825.00%
Burglary22.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-33.33%
Drugs20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.66-33.33%
Public order62.27500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7050.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other crime10.28-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.6571.43%
Other crime53.40400.00%
Vehicle crime31.42-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.8175.00%
Vehicle crime51.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.42100.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.5360.00%
Public order22.27-50.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.38-50.00%
Public order41.420.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.25-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.83100.00%
Vehicle crime20.57100.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.10500.00%
Burglary33.40200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-75.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson43.6833.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Drugs20.57100.00%
Burglary10.57-50.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson34.250.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.570.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202410
June 20248
May 202412
April 20247
March 20244
February 20248
January 20245
December 202310
November 202312
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241
February 20242
January 20244
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L23 9RU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Coney Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Edgemoor Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fern Hey
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hillary Walk
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Cranfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Valley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Edgemoor Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Rosemoor Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Rimrose Valley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brownmoor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1