L28 5RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L28 5RE

L28 5RE, Knowsley has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.81 per 1,000 population. This L28 5RE 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 5RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L28 5RE, encompassing approximately 2461 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L28 5RE area, explore the L28 5RE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

L28 5RE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brandearth Hey with total crimes: 6
  • Woodfarm Hey with total crimes: 5
  • Croxteth Lane with total crimes: 4

L28 5RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.81-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson85.28100.00%
Public order43.2533.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.630.00%
Other crime21.220.00%
Drugs20.81-33.33%
Other theft10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.415.56%
Criminal damage and arson47.72-20.00%
Drugs31.63200.00%
Public order31.220.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Other theft10.81-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.8180.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.3125.00%
Other theft32.030.00%
Public order31.22200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.220.00%
Drugs11.22-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.75-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson44.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.63200.00%
Vehicle crime21.22100.00%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.780.00%
Public order37.31-40.00%
Other theft31.22-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.3120.00%
Other theft52.440.00%
Public order52.0325.00%
Drugs22.03-50.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.97-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson54.8866.67%
Drugs42.03300.00%
Public order41.63100.00%
Other crime11.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-92.31%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.0313.33%
Anti-social behaviour136.91160.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.2850.00%
Public order21.22100.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.7887.50%
Anti-social behaviour56.090.00%
Other theft32.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.91-42.86%
Drugs23.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-50.00%
Public order10.81-66.67%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.9716.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.69-42.86%
Public order31.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22-33.33%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Drugs10.41-75.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.880.00%
Drugs42.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.630.00%
Public order31.220.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202419
July 202418
June 202410
May 202418
April 202418
March 202412
February 202417
January 202415
December 20238
November 202314
October 202312

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 202413
January 20245
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243
April 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 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 5RE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brandearth Hey
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Woodfarm Hey
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Croxteth Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Rosewood Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Little Moss Hey
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Quickthorn Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Boode Croft
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Haswell Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. The Withens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Whitehorn Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Blackthorne Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Orange Tree Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1