LEIGHS HEY CRESCENT, L32 8SR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L32 8SR

LEIGHS HEY CRESCENT, L32 8SR, Knowsley has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 48.42 per 1,000 population. This L32 8SR 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 8SR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L32 8SR, encompassing approximately 1714 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (185.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)

L32 8SR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 40
  • Westhead Close with total crimes: 4
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4

LEIGHS HEY CRESCENT, L32 8SR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2048.42185.71%
Violence and sexual offences1611.6745.45%
Other theft119.331000.00%
Drugs96.4212.50%
Criminal damage and arson85.250.00%
Public order64.67-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.50-42.86%
Burglary32.33200.00%
Other crime21.750.00%
Bicycle theft21.17100.00%
Robbery11.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1130.92-38.89%
Drugs86.42-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson84.67300.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.67-30.00%
Public order74.08133.33%
Shoplifting74.08-70.83%
Other crime24.08-33.33%
Burglary11.17-50.00%
Other theft10.58-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2446.09500.00%
Violence and sexual offences1814.00-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour1010.50-9.09%
Drugs95.83-30.77%
Other theft55.25-50.00%
Other crime32.9250.00%
Public order31.75-50.00%
Burglary21.750.00%
Possession of weapons21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2243.75-15.38%
Drugs1312.83333.33%
Anti-social behaviour117.58450.00%
Other theft106.42150.00%
Public order65.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.50-28.57%
Shoplifting42.92-33.33%
Bicycle theft22.33100.00%
Other crime21.17100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2633.2573.33%
Criminal damage and arson715.17133.33%
Public order64.08-53.85%
Shoplifting63.5050.00%
Other theft43.50-33.33%
Drugs32.33-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.75-84.62%
Other crime11.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1539.09-11.76%
Public order138.75160.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.58225.00%
Other theft67.5820.00%
Drugs43.50-33.33%
Shoplifting42.33300.00%
Vehicle crime32.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.750.00%
Burglary21.75100.00%
Other crime21.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1726.84-22.73%
Drugs69.92-33.33%
Other theft53.50400.00%
Public order52.92-28.57%
Other crime42.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.33-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.33-50.00%
Burglary11.750.00%
Shoplifting10.58-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2236.7515.79%
Drugs912.83350.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.250.00%
Public order74.0875.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.0850.00%
Shoplifting63.50200.00%
Vehicle crime23.500.00%
Other crime21.170.00%
Burglary11.17-66.67%
Other theft10.58-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1928.59-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour711.080.00%
Other theft74.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.08-42.86%
Public order42.3333.33%
Burglary32.33200.00%
Drugs21.75-33.33%
Shoplifting21.170.00%
Robbery11.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2333.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour713.4240.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.08-41.67%
Other theft74.0816.67%
Public order34.08-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.750.00%
Drugs31.75200.00%
Shoplifting21.750.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2332.0921.05%
Criminal damage and arson1213.42300.00%
Other theft67.00-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.50-64.29%
Public order52.92-28.57%
Drugs12.92-50.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1935.00-58.70%
Anti-social behaviour1411.0827.27%
Other theft88.17-11.11%
Public order74.67-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson34.08-40.00%
Shoplifting31.75-70.00%
Drugs21.75-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4658.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour1126.840.00%
Public order116.420.00%
Shoplifting106.420.00%
Other theft95.830.00%
Drugs65.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.500.00%
Other crime12.920.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20249
June 202413
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20249
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
July 202418
June 202422
May 202426
April 202415
March 202417
February 202422
January 202419
December 202323
November 202323
October 202319
September 202346

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20242
June 20245
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 202312
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 202413
March 20245
February 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 202410
June 202411
May 20242
April 202413
March 20244
February 20247
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20241
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20247
July 202424
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20241
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233
September 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
February 20242
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L32 8SR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total40
    Shoplifting19
    Other theft8
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Westhead Close
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Irlam Drive
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Scoter Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brechin Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Rushey Hey Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Cherryfield Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 9. Leighs Hey Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Didsbury Close
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 11. Wellfield Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. North Parade
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Kelday Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Brackenhurst Green
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Lifton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ashfield Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Rye Hey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Westhead Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hadleigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Overdene Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Dunfold Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Webster Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1