THE BALES, L30 7QY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L30 7QY

THE BALES, L30 7QY, Sefton has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.23 per 1,000 population. This L30 7QY 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 7QY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L30 7QY, encompassing approximately 2727 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

L30 7QY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Copy Lane with total crimes: 6
  • The Bales with total crimes: 4
  • Shropshire Close with total crimes: 1

THE BALES, L30 7QY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.2340.00%
Drugs42.57100.00%
Vehicle crime21.47-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.23-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10100.00%
Drugs20.73-60.00%
Public order20.73-60.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-80.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.80-45.45%
Drugs52.2025.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.83150.00%
Public order51.8325.00%
Other crime11.830.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.17-8.33%
Public order44.03-50.00%
Drugs41.470.00%
Other theft21.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.90100.00%
Public order84.4033.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.93200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10-33.33%
Other crime10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In April 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs88.80-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences62.93-50.00%
Public order62.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.73200.00%
Drugs94.4050.00%
Public order63.30-14.29%
Other crime12.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order77.3340.00%
Drugs62.57200.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.20-42.86%
Possession of weapons11.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.2316.67%
Public order52.5766.67%
Drugs21.830.00%
Other theft10.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.87-14.29%
Public order32.20-57.14%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Drugs20.73-60.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.2775.00%
Public order72.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.57400.00%
Drugs51.83-54.55%
Burglary11.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In October 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs119.170.00%
Public order74.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.470.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
October 20231

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20246
June 202411
May 202412
April 20246
March 202412
February 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
April 20248
March 20249
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20248
April 20246
March 20246
February 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 4 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
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 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
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L30 7QY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Copy Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
  • 2. The Bales
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Public order1
  • 3. Shropshire Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Moorbridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Beeston Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Roleton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Hollinhey Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ollery Green
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Homestead Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1