HIGHER ROAD, L26 9UE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L26 9UE

HIGHER ROAD, L26 9UE, Knowsley has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.99 per 1,000 population. This L26 9UE 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 9UE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L26 9UE, encompassing approximately 2689 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L26 9UE area, explore the L26 9UE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)

L26 9UE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Vine Close with total crimes: 6
  • Maldon Close with total crimes: 4

HIGHER ROAD, L26 9UE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1115.99175.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.09-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences72.97-36.36%
Public order72.60-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.6050.00%
Other theft22.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.09200.00%
Public order83.35300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.9733.33%
Shoplifting41.49100.00%
Other crime31.490.00%
Other theft21.12-33.33%
Drugs10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.6737.50%
Criminal damage and arson34.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1250.00%
Other theft31.1250.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.37-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.55-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.97-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Public order20.74100.00%
Other crime20.74100.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.53-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.72-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.2366.67%
Shoplifting41.860.00%
Burglary21.49-33.33%
Other theft10.740.00%
Public order10.37-87.50%
Other crime10.370.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.6287.50%
Anti-social behaviour105.58400.00%
Public order83.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.970.00%
Burglary31.120.00%
Drugs21.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.7814.29%
Shoplifting82.97100.00%
Public order42.97300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.49200.00%
Drugs21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.3216.67%
Shoplifting42.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.06-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.23-14.29%
Other theft22.230.00%
Shoplifting20.74-60.00%
Public order20.74-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.95-30.00%
Public order52.60-37.50%
Shoplifting51.86-64.29%
Other theft21.86-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-80.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1624.170.00%
Shoplifting145.9516.67%
Anti-social behaviour105.21-16.67%
Public order83.7233.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.9766.67%
Other theft51.8625.00%
Burglary21.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Other crime10.74-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1621.94128.57%
Anti-social behaviour125.950.00%
Shoplifting124.4671.43%
Public order64.4620.00%
Other theft42.23300.00%
Other crime31.49200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Drugs10.74-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1216.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.970.00%
Shoplifting72.600.00%
Public order52.600.00%
Drugs21.860.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 202411
June 20248
May 202410
April 202415
March 20248
February 20247
January 20246
December 202316
November 202316
October 202316
September 20237

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20248
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 202410
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 202310
October 202312
September 202312

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20242
May 20244
March 20248
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 202314
October 202312
September 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20243
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Vine Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Maldon Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Blakeacre Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Alexandra Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Roseheath Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Graley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Knowl Hey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hatherton Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Stapeley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1