SHROPSHIRE CLOSE, L30 7RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L30 7RQ

SHROPSHIRE CLOSE, L30 7RQ, Sefton has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.05 per 1,000 population. This L30 7RQ 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 7RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L30 7RQ, encompassing approximately 2981 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

L30 7RQ 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
  • Buckfast Close with total crimes: 2

SHROPSHIRE CLOSE, L30 7RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.0530.00%
Drugs44.36300.00%
Public order21.34-33.33%
Burglary10.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.7211.11%
Public order33.35-25.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-50.00%
Drugs10.67-80.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.73-18.18%
Drugs53.02150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.68300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.340.00%
Public order41.3433.33%
Robbery11.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.0522.22%
Criminal damage and arson43.6933.33%
Public order31.34-50.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.0512.50%
Public order63.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.01200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Drugs20.67-66.67%
Other crime10.670.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.39-33.33%
Public order62.6820.00%
Drugs62.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.010.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.3950.00%
Drugs64.030.00%
Public order52.01-28.57%
Other theft11.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.3960.00%
Public order72.68133.33%
Drugs62.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.01100.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.03-28.57%
Public order31.680.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.3740.00%
Public order32.35-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-50.00%
Other theft20.67100.00%
Drugs20.67-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs57.04-54.55%
Violence and sexual offences51.68-16.67%
Public order51.68-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.68300.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

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
Drugs118.720.00%
Public order73.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.350.00%
Vehicle crime12.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 20249
June 202411
May 20249
April 20248
March 202412
February 20248
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20246
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20246
March 20245
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 7 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
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Copy Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
  • 2. The Bales
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Public order1
  • 3. Buckfast Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Louis Braille Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Frederick Banting Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Maritime Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Apollo Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shropshire Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Moorbridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Beeston Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Roleton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Hollinhey Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Alexander Fleming Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1