WINDLE ASH, L31 8DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L31 8DU

WINDLE ASH, L31 8DU, Sefton has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.45 per 1,000 population. This L31 8DU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader L31 postcode area, which has experienced 131 crimes and a crime rate of 4.25 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this L31 8DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L31 8DU, encompassing approximately 2935 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L31 8DU area, explore the L31 8DU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

L31 8DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Burgess Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Gordon Avenue with total crimes: 1

WINDLE ASH, L31 8DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.45-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.040.00%
Public order31.0250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.09166.67%
Public order22.730.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary34.43200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.02-50.00%
Public order21.02-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-75.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.040.00%
Public order31.36-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.43200.00%
Public order52.040.00%
Drugs11.700.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.68-66.67%
Other theft10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.04200.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.4150.00%
Shoplifting12.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.36-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.75-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.04-25.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.730.00%
Public order31.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
March 20242
November 20233

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L31 8DU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total11
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Burgess Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Gordon Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wensleydale Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Wynnstay Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1