THE BIRCHES, L28 7RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L28 7RQ

THE BIRCHES, L28 7RQ, Knowsley has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.31 per 1,000 population. This L28 7RQ 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 7RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L28 7RQ, encompassing approximately 2511 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)

L28 7RQ 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: 4

THE BIRCHES, L28 7RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.3154.55%
Anti-social behaviour96.77800.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.58200.00%
Public order43.58100.00%
Shoplifting31.59200.00%
Drugs21.19-33.33%
Other theft10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences119.16-21.43%
Drugs34.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.19-50.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%
Other theft10.40-66.67%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3950.00%
Other theft31.19200.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences148.76-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.57-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.59-81.82%
Other theft10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

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 offences2118.7116.67%
Anti-social behaviour118.36450.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.38-11.11%
Public order53.190.00%
Drugs11.990.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.33-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson97.17125.00%
Public order53.5825.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.99-33.33%
Other theft20.800.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.1435.71%
Public order47.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.59-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.59-57.14%
Drugs21.19100.00%
Burglary10.800.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.93-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour75.5775.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.79500.00%
Public order42.39300.00%
Other crime11.590.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Drugs10.40-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.7415.38%
Drugs65.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.390.00%
Vehicle crime11.590.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-80.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.15-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson55.18150.00%
Drugs31.9950.00%
Public order31.1950.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Other theft10.80-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.940.00%
Other theft56.37150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.99-50.00%
Drugs21.19100.00%
Public order20.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.390.00%
Public order42.390.00%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
July 202414
June 202414
May 202421
April 202418
March 202419
February 202414
January 202415
December 202313
November 202316
October 202316

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 202411
April 20242
March 20243
February 20247
January 20244
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20248
April 20249
March 20244
February 20246
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

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 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20232

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L28 7RQ 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
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rosewood Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Boydell Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Waterpark Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Littlewood Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Cremorne Hey
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 9. Millbrook Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. The Birches
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Quickthorn Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Haleforest Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Hayfield Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. The Spinney
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Snowberry Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Colwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Croxdale Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Marled Hey
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. The Withens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Whitehorn Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Orange Tree Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1