POPPY GROVE, L34 1AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L34 1AF

POPPY GROVE, L34 1AF, Knowsley has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.01 per 1,000 population. This L34 1AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader L34 postcode area, which has experienced 115 crimes and a crime rate of 8.56 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this L34 1AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L34 1AF, encompassing approximately 1456 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

L34 1AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Molyneux Close with total crimes: 13
  • Dennett Road with total crimes: 4
  • Fazakerley Road with total crimes: 3

POPPY GROVE, L34 1AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2135.01-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour1014.4125.00%
Public order66.86-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.1220.00%
Drugs34.12-40.00%
Other theft22.060.00%
Robbery11.370.00%
Shoplifting10.69-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2235.01-4.35%
Public order815.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.49-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson55.49-28.57%
Drugs53.4325.00%
Shoplifting23.430.00%
Bicycle theft11.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2337.759.52%
Anti-social behaviour915.790.00%
Public order86.18-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson75.4916.67%
Drugs44.80300.00%
Other crime22.75100.00%
Other theft11.37-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2138.44133.33%
Public order1214.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour98.2428.57%
Criminal damage and arson66.18-25.00%
Other theft34.120.00%
Shoplifting32.060.00%
Drugs12.06-85.71%
Other crime10.69-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences931.57-64.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.1833.33%
Public order85.4914.29%
Drugs75.49133.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.800.00%
Other theft34.80200.00%
Other crime22.06100.00%
Burglary11.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2537.0725.00%
Public order717.16600.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.80250.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.80-14.29%
Drugs34.12-40.00%
Other crime12.060.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.69-50.00%
Other theft10.69-66.67%
Shoplifting10.69-66.67%
Burglary10.690.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2030.2011.11%
Criminal damage and arson713.730.00%
Drugs54.80-37.50%
Other theft33.43200.00%
Shoplifting32.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.060.00%
Possession of weapons21.370.00%
Other crime11.370.00%
Public order10.69-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1830.8950.00%
Drugs812.36300.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.49250.00%
Public order64.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.12-75.00%
Other crime11.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Burglary10.69-50.00%
Other theft10.69-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1224.02-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour88.24100.00%
Public order35.490.00%
Other theft32.0650.00%
Other crime22.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.370.00%
Burglary21.370.00%
Drugs21.37-60.00%
Shoplifting11.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2126.0831.25%
Drugs514.4125.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.43-20.00%
Public order32.75-40.00%
Other theft22.060.00%
Shoplifting11.370.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1632.26-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson810.9860.00%
Public order55.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.43-50.00%
Drugs43.43-20.00%
Burglary42.75100.00%
Other theft22.750.00%
Shoplifting11.37-66.67%
Other crime10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2136.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour1014.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.860.00%
Public order53.430.00%
Drugs53.430.00%
Shoplifting33.430.00%
Burglary22.060.00%
Possession of weapons11.370.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20249
June 20249
May 20247
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202422
July 202423
June 202421
May 20249
April 202425
March 202420
February 202418
January 202412
December 202321
November 202316
October 202321

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20248
June 202412
May 20248
April 20247
March 20241
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20247
April 20243
March 20245
February 20248
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 20248
April 20246
March 20247
February 20247
January 20242
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L34 1AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Molyneux Close
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Dennett Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Fazakerley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bryer Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Hughes Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Saunders Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bridge Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Station Road Boulevard
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Thomas Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Cross Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Molyneux Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Kingsway
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Kenneth Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Hall Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Poppy Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Tempest Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Oaks Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. High Hall Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Briars Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1