BUCKINGHAM CLOSE, L30 2PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L30 2PL

BUCKINGHAM CLOSE, L30 2PL, Sefton has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.05 per 1,000 population. This L30 2PL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader L30 postcode area, which has experienced 189 crimes and a crime rate of 9.66 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this L30 2PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L30 2PL, encompassing approximately 2682 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L30 2PL area, explore the L30 2PL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

L30 2PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Mark'S Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Buckingham Close with total crimes: 3
  • St Christopher'S Avenue with total crimes: 2

BUCKINGHAM CLOSE, L30 2PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.0533.33%
Public order45.9733.33%
Other theft31.49-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.120.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Shoplifting20.75100.00%
Drugs10.75-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.56-50.00%
Other theft44.47300.00%
Drugs41.49100.00%
Public order31.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-33.33%
Burglary20.75-33.33%
Robbery10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.03118.18%
Criminal damage and arson58.9566.67%
Public order31.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.120.00%
Burglary31.120.00%
Drugs21.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.08-59.26%
Criminal damage and arson34.10-62.50%
Drugs21.12-50.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Public order10.37-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour810.07300.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.98300.00%
Public order52.9825.00%
Drugs41.86100.00%
Possession of weapons11.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.81-18.18%
Public order46.71-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-60.00%
Drugs20.75-50.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.150.00%
Public order78.2040.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.6125.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.8633.33%
Drugs41.490.00%
Shoplifting31.490.00%
Other crime11.120.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.1522.22%
Public order58.20150.00%
Drugs41.86-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.49300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4950.00%
Shoplifting31.120.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%
Other crime10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Robbery10.37-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.4238.46%
Drugs66.710.00%
Other theft32.2450.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.95-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour44.85300.00%
Other theft21.490.00%
Public order20.75-50.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.68-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson46.71-20.00%
Public order41.49-20.00%
Other theft21.49100.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.170.00%
Shoplifting67.080.00%
Public order52.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.860.00%
Drugs21.860.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20248
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 202424
June 202411
May 202427
April 202418
March 202422
February 202422
January 202418
December 202313
November 202318
October 202319

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20248
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
March 20243
February 20243
October 20236

A total of 33 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
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

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
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L30 2PL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Mark'S Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Buckingham Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St Christopher'S Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Anthony'S Grove
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. Poulsom Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Randall Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Carr Croft
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Sterrix Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Sterrix Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Nunsford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Stephen'S Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Mack Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Green Hey Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. St Dunstan'S Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Carr Meadow Hey
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. St Margaret'S Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Musker Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Mary'S Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Pendle Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Fatherside Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Dartmouth Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Harp'S Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Bridge Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1