L28 5RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L28 5RW

L28 5RW, Knowsley has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.68 per 1,000 population. This L28 5RW 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 5RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L28 5RW, encompassing approximately 2034 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

L28 5RW 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 5RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.9333.33%
Public order53.93150.00%
Other theft12.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.71-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour67.3720.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.95-20.00%
Drugs31.97200.00%
Public order21.47-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Other theft10.98-66.67%
Burglary10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.15-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour510.32-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.4625.00%
Public order32.46200.00%
Other theft31.47200.00%
Other crime21.470.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.6821.05%
Anti-social behaviour811.31-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson43.93300.00%
Other theft11.97-66.67%
Burglary10.490.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.6526.67%
Anti-social behaviour119.34266.67%
Vehicle crime35.410.00%
Other theft31.470.00%
Other crime21.470.00%
Public order20.98-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.98-75.00%
Drugs10.49-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.71-28.57%
Drugs57.3766.67%
Public order42.46-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.97-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9750.00%
Other theft31.47200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.6823.53%
Public order610.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.950.00%
Drugs32.46200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.47-87.50%
Other theft10.980.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1721.63-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour168.36433.33%
Criminal damage and arson57.86400.00%
Public order22.46-33.33%
Other theft10.98-66.67%
Drugs10.49-83.33%
Other crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.7072.73%
Drugs69.34100.00%
Public order32.950.00%
Other theft31.47200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.360.00%
Drugs35.41200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.47-50.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.8010.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.4166.67%
Public order42.4633.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.970.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Drugs10.49-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.780.00%
Drugs64.920.00%
Public order32.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.470.00%
Other theft21.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 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 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
July 202421
June 202423
May 202419
April 202415
March 202421
February 202417
January 202419
December 202311
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 202411
April 20243
March 20242
February 202416
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 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
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20243

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
February 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L28 5RW 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. Littlewood Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Cremorne Hey
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 9. Millbrook Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Quickthorn Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. St Jude'S Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Springside Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Terret Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Haleforest Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Hayfield Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Whitehorn Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Orange Tree Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1