L28 5RT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L28 5RT

L28 5RT, Knowsley has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.18 per 1,000 population. This L28 5RT 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 5RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L28 5RT, encompassing approximately 1758 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

L28 5RT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brandearth Hey with total crimes: 6
  • Rosewood Close with total crimes: 4
  • The Court with total crimes: 3

L28 5RT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson810.2433.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.5514.29%
Public order44.55100.00%
Other theft12.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.90-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour76.8275.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.9820.00%
Drugs53.41400.00%
Public order22.84-50.00%
Other crime11.140.00%
Other theft10.57-66.67%
Burglary10.57-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2123.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson511.940.00%
Public order42.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.27-50.00%
Other theft32.27200.00%
Burglary21.71100.00%
Other crime11.140.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.7523.53%
Anti-social behaviour811.94-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.55400.00%
Public order22.84100.00%
Other crime11.14-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.3321.43%
Anti-social behaviour109.67400.00%
Other crime25.690.00%
Vehicle crime21.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%
Drugs10.57-75.00%
Public order10.57-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.78-22.22%
Drugs47.96100.00%
Public order32.27-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.710.00%
Burglary11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.0628.57%
Public order510.24150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.84-50.00%
Drugs21.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14-60.00%
Other theft11.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.06-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour57.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.84100.00%
Drugs22.27-66.67%
Public order21.140.00%
Other theft11.14-50.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.4970.00%
Drugs69.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.410.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Other theft21.14100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.5325.00%
Drugs35.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.71-50.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.55200.00%
Public order33.41-25.00%
Drugs21.71-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14100.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.940.00%
Drugs54.550.00%
Public order42.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.270.00%
Other theft11.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
July 202421
June 202421
May 202417
April 202414
March 202418
February 202414
January 202417
December 202310
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 202410
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L28 5RT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brandearth Hey
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Rosewood Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. The Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Little Moss Hey
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Boydell Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. St Josephs Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Woodland Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Littlewood Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Cremorne Hey
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 10. Millbrook Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Quickthorn Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. St Jude'S Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Springside Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Berryedge Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Melbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Terret Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Haleforest Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Hayfield Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Orange Tree Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1