GORSEFIELD AVENUE, L23 9UP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L23 9UP

GORSEFIELD AVENUE, L23 9UP, Sefton has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.05 per 1,000 population. This L23 9UP 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 9UP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L23 9UP, encompassing approximately 3759 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

L23 9UP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lakeside Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Coney Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Edgemoor Close with total crimes: 2

GORSEFIELD AVENUE, L23 9UP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.05-41.67%
Burglary41.8633.33%
Shoplifting41.060.00%
Public order21.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences125.85140.00%
Burglary33.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8050.00%
Public order10.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.9925.00%
Shoplifting41.3333.33%
Public order21.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.26-20.00%
Other crime31.060.00%
Shoplifting30.80-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting63.9950.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.60150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting42.1333.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.06-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.26125.00%
Shoplifting32.390.00%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.46-55.56%
Shoplifting31.06-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.38-10.00%
Shoplifting82.39300.00%
Vehicle crime32.13200.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.05150.00%
Burglary32.660.00%
Shoplifting20.80-33.33%
Other theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-80.00%
Public order10.270.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson54.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.33100.00%
Shoplifting31.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%

In September 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary22.930.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202412
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20249
January 20244
December 20239
November 202310
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
April 20241
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20238
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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
October 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
January 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 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

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Lakeside Gardens
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Coney Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Edgemoor Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fern Hey
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Beech Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Cranfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Radburn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Edgemoor Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Rosemoor Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Moret Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. The Crescent
    Total1
    Shoplifting1