SEFTON CLOSE, L32 2AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L32 2AP

SEFTON CLOSE, L32 2AP, Knowsley has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.10 per 1,000 population. This L32 2AP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader L32 postcode area, which has experienced 212 crimes and a crime rate of 10.54 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this L32 2AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L32 2AP, encompassing approximately 2747 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L32 2AP area, explore the L32 2AP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

L32 2AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Delaware Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Amanda Way with total crimes: 3
  • Mount Close with total crimes: 2

SEFTON CLOSE, L32 2AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.10-42.86%
Other theft34.370.00%
Drugs21.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.5561.54%
Public order27.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Drugs10.36-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In July 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 offences139.4618.18%
Drugs44.73300.00%
Burglary21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73100.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.1922.22%
Anti-social behaviour34.000.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.91-35.71%
Public order33.28200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.09200.00%
Vehicle crime21.09100.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.19-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson75.09250.00%
Burglary12.550.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.10100.00%
Drugs25.82-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.91-46.67%
Drugs52.91400.00%
Public order31.8250.00%
Other crime21.09100.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.017.14%
Criminal damage and arson25.460.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.0140.00%
Burglary25.090.00%
Public order20.73-50.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.7325.00%
Public order43.64300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.46-40.00%
Burglary21.09100.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.36-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.83-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.9125.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.8266.67%
Drugs41.82100.00%
Shoplifting11.460.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.460.00%
Public order31.090.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202421
July 202413
June 202411
May 20249
April 202414
March 202416
February 20248
January 202415
December 202314
November 202310
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20247
March 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L32 2AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Delaware Crescent
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Amanda Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Mount Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Tallarn Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Linton Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. South Park Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Martine Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Cleveland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Glover'S Brow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sefton Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Deerbolt Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Hazel Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Alvanley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. B5192
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Penley Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wheeler Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1