KESTON WALK, L26 9XQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L26 9XQ

KESTON WALK, L26 9XQ, Knowsley has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.65 per 1,000 population. This L26 9XQ 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 9XQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L26 9XQ, encompassing approximately 1964 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-64.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

L26 9XQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maldon Close with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Radnor Close with total crimes: 2

KESTON WALK, L26 9XQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson68.65200.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.05-64.29%
Public order32.54-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.53-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.2555.56%
Public order47.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Other theft21.02-33.33%
Other crime11.020.00%
Drugs10.51-50.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.1828.57%
Other theft34.58200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.53-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.02100.00%
Drugs21.02100.00%
Public order21.02100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.14133.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Public order10.51-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.12-57.14%
Public order31.53-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.530.00%
Drugs11.530.00%
Burglary10.51-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.6975.00%
Public order53.5625.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.54200.00%
Burglary31.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.530.00%
Drugs11.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.65500.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.05-50.00%
Public order42.04300.00%
Drugs12.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.11166.67%
Criminal damage and arson14.070.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.05-76.92%
Other theft21.53100.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.2018.18%
Shoplifting36.6250.00%
Public order21.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Other theft10.51-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.60100.00%
Other theft43.05100.00%
Possession of weapons22.040.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Other crime11.02-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1110.18-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson35.600.00%
Other crime21.53100.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.110.00%
Public order31.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.530.00%
Burglary21.530.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202414
July 20249
June 20247
May 20243
April 20247
March 20244
February 20248
January 20243
December 202313
November 202311
October 202311
September 202312

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
December 20232
September 20233

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20246
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Maldon Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Radnor Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Holland Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Honey Hall Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Harlyn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Alexandra Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Beechfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Torrington Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1