KENNETH CLOSE, L34 5NH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L34 5NH

KENNETH CLOSE, L34 5NH, Knowsley has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.17 per 1,000 population. This L34 5NH 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 5NH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L34 5NH, encompassing approximately 1814 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (5.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

L34 5NH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Molyneux Close with total crimes: 13
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Fazakerley Road with total crimes: 3

KENNETH CLOSE, L34 5NH 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2134.175.00%
Shoplifting1111.57-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.06-10.00%
Public order74.96-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson53.860.00%
Drugs42.76-20.00%
Other theft32.2050.00%
Robbery11.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2244.6457.14%
Violence and sexual offences2012.120.00%
Public order1311.0244.44%
Anti-social behaviour107.16-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson55.51-37.50%
Drugs52.7666.67%
Other theft22.76100.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2040.23-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour1511.0250.00%
Shoplifting148.27-41.67%
Public order97.72-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson84.96-11.11%
Drugs34.41-40.00%
Burglary11.650.00%
Other theft10.55-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Other crime10.55-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2755.11107.69%
Shoplifting2414.88-11.11%
Public order1613.2377.78%
Anti-social behaviour108.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.510.00%
Other theft64.9620.00%
Drugs53.31-58.33%
Other crime32.7650.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2750.15237.50%
Violence and sexual offences1314.88-51.85%
Drugs127.161100.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.61-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson95.5180.00%
Public order94.96-25.00%
Other theft54.9666.67%
Possession of weapons22.76100.00%
Other crime21.10100.00%
Theft from the person11.100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2739.13-12.90%
Public order1214.88300.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.61175.00%
Shoplifting86.06-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson54.41-16.67%
Other theft32.76-62.50%
Other crime11.65-50.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Drugs10.55-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3140.2393.75%
Shoplifting1417.080.00%
Other theft87.72300.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.4120.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.310.00%
Public order32.20-62.50%
Drugs31.65-40.00%
Other crime21.650.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1631.9614.29%
Shoplifting148.820.00%
Public order87.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.4166.67%
Drugs52.76400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.76-60.00%
Other crime22.200.00%
Other theft21.10-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1429.21-26.32%
Shoplifting147.72-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.7266.67%
Public order45.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.2050.00%
Other theft31.65-40.00%
Other crime21.650.00%
Burglary21.10100.00%
Drugs11.10-91.67%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2847.39250.00%
Violence and sexual offences1915.4326.67%
Drugs1210.47200.00%
Public order86.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.4150.00%
Other theft53.31-16.67%
Vehicle crime22.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-66.67%
Other crime21.100.00%
Burglary11.10-50.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1529.21-31.82%
Shoplifting88.27-50.00%
Other theft64.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.31100.00%
Public order43.310.00%
Drugs42.20-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.20-63.64%
Other crime22.200.00%
Burglary21.10100.00%
Robbery11.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2238.03-29.03%
Shoplifting1612.1277.78%
Anti-social behaviour118.82175.00%
Drugs86.0633.33%
Public order44.41-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson32.20-57.14%
Other theft31.65-50.00%
Burglary11.65-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.55-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3144.640.00%
Public order917.080.00%
Shoplifting94.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.960.00%
Drugs63.860.00%
Other theft63.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.310.00%
Burglary32.200.00%
Possession of weapons21.650.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 202415
June 202410
May 202410
April 202411
March 20244
February 20244
January 202410
December 20236
November 20234
October 202311
September 20234

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 202412
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 202312
November 20234
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 276 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202420
July 202420
June 202427
May 202413
April 202427
March 202431
February 202416
January 202414
December 202319
November 202315
October 202322
September 202331

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 20249
June 202416
May 20249
April 202412
March 20243
February 20248
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20248
June 20249
May 20249
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 209 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202422
July 202414
June 202424
May 202427
April 20248
March 202414
February 202414
January 202414
December 202328
November 20238
October 202316
September 20239

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20248
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L34 5NH 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. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fazakerley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Station Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bryer Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Saunders Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bridge Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kemble Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Houghton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Garden Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Station Road Boulevard
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Molyneux Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Hayes Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Kingsway
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Lathum Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Pembertons Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Chester Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Sewell Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Kenneth Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Hall Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Poppy Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Tempest Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Oaks Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. High Hall Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Briars Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1