SPRUCE GROVE, L28 1NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L28 1NS

SPRUCE GROVE, L28 1NS, Knowsley has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.30 per 1,000 population. This L28 1NS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader L28 postcode area, which has experienced 76 crimes and a crime rate of 11.53 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this L28 1NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L28 1NS, encompassing approximately 3237 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L28 1NS area, explore the L28 1NS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)

L28 1NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brandearth Hey with total crimes: 6
  • Round Hey with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

SPRUCE GROVE, L28 1NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.305.26%
Criminal damage and arson116.18266.67%
Anti-social behaviour83.40700.00%
Public order62.47100.00%
Drugs41.8533.33%
Shoplifting31.24200.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.81-5.00%
Drugs35.87200.00%
Public order30.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93-57.14%
Other theft20.93-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-83.33%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.2817.65%
Criminal damage and arson76.1816.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.16100.00%
Other theft41.850.00%
Public order31.24200.00%
Other crime20.93100.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.58-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson65.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.85-72.73%
Burglary10.930.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Public order10.31-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.49450.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.40-14.29%
Public order51.8525.00%
Other theft31.54-40.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.675.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.4916.67%
Other theft52.160.00%
Public order41.54-20.00%
Drugs21.24-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.36-16.67%
Drugs66.18500.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.850.00%
Public order51.8525.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.54-88.89%
Burglary10.62-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.3041.18%
Anti-social behaviour187.41200.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.56100.00%
Public order41.85100.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Drugs10.31-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.0530.77%
Anti-social behaviour65.250.00%
Drugs51.8566.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.54-50.00%
Other theft30.9350.00%
Public order20.93-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.96-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson64.020.00%
Drugs31.8550.00%
Public order30.930.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.1258.33%
Criminal damage and arson65.87-33.33%
Public order31.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.93-25.00%
Drugs20.93-50.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.780.00%
Drugs41.240.00%
Public order31.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202419
July 202420
June 202417
May 202421
April 202421
March 202420
February 202424
January 202417
December 202313
November 202319
October 202312

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 202411
April 20242
March 20242
February 202418
January 20246
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20246
February 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
May 20243
April 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L28 1NS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brandearth Hey
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Round Hey
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Woodfarm Hey
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Rosewood Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Little Moss Hey
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Boydell Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Waterpark Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Littlewood Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Cremorne Hey
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 11. Millbrook Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. The Birches
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Quickthorn Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Haswell Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Terret Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Haleforest Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Hayfield Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. The Spinney
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. The Withens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Whitehorn Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Blackthorne Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Orange Tree Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1