MOORFIELD ROAD, L23 9UD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L23 9UD

MOORFIELD ROAD, L23 9UD, Sefton has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.96 per 1,000 population. This L23 9UD 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 9UD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L23 9UD, encompassing approximately 4045 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

L23 9UD 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

MOORFIELD ROAD, L23 9UD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.96-27.27%
Burglary41.9833.33%
Public order20.99100.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.4483.33%
Burglary32.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7450.00%
Public order10.74-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.96-45.45%
Public order41.48300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.93175.00%
Other crime52.72150.00%
Vehicle crime31.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.970.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In March 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 offences41.48-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.45150.00%
Other theft42.47300.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.46-55.56%
Vehicle crime20.99-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Public order20.49100.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.96-43.75%
Vehicle crime32.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74100.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.44700.00%
Burglary33.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-80.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson53.46400.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.24-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.49100.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.210.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202411
June 20246
May 202411
April 20244
March 20244
February 202410
January 20244
December 20239
November 202316
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L23 9UD 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. Beech Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Cranfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Valley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Radburn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Edgemoor Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Rosemoor Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Moret Close
    Total1
    Burglary1