BIRCHEN ROAD, L26 9TL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L26 9TL

BIRCHEN ROAD, L26 9TL, Knowsley has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.62 per 1,000 population. This L26 9TL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader L26 postcode area, which has experienced 129 crimes and a crime rate of 8.43 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this L26 9TL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L26 9TL, encompassing approximately 2950 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)

L26 9TL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Baileys Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Vine Close with total crimes: 6

BIRCHEN ROAD, L26 9TL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1417.62100.00%
Shoplifting124.74300.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.07-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson53.0525.00%
Public order51.6966.67%
Drugs41.690.00%
Other theft21.36100.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.41250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.3733.33%
Public order31.360.00%
Shoplifting31.0250.00%
Other crime21.02100.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.1544.44%
Criminal damage and arson34.4150.00%
Public order31.020.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-33.33%
Drugs20.68100.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.44-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour33.05-40.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Other crime20.68100.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.83-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.42-44.44%
Shoplifting31.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-50.00%
Public order10.68-87.50%
Other theft10.34-80.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.30166.67%
Anti-social behaviour98.13200.00%
Public order83.05700.00%
Other theft52.71400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.69100.00%
Drugs21.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.7850.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.05-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Shoplifting20.68-33.33%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.76-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.03-33.33%
Shoplifting31.3650.00%
Public order21.02-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.79-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour63.05-14.29%
Public order32.0350.00%
Shoplifting21.02-33.33%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.51-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour74.41-36.36%
Shoplifting32.37-75.00%
Drugs31.02-25.00%
Public order21.02-85.71%
Other crime10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-80.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.35-22.22%
Public order144.74100.00%
Shoplifting124.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.07-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson53.7366.67%
Drugs41.690.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1823.3838.46%
Anti-social behaviour176.1041.67%
Shoplifting125.7650.00%
Public order74.070.00%
Drugs42.37-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.410.00%
Shoplifting84.070.00%
Public order72.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.370.00%
Drugs52.030.00%
Possession of weapons11.690.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 202413
June 20249
May 202416
April 202424
March 20249
February 20246
January 20249
December 202313
November 202314
October 202318
September 202313

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20249
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 202311
October 202317
September 202312

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 202314
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 202312
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L26 9TL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Baileys Lane
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Vine Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Leather'S Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Jubilee Close
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 7. Oxford Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Heydon Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Roseheath Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dunacre Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Merstone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Penmann Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Halewood
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Luscombe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Birchen Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1