BIRCH CLOSE, L35 2XD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L35 2XD

BIRCH CLOSE, L35 2XD, Knowsley has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.84 per 1,000 population. This L35 2XD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader L35 postcode area, which has experienced 193 crimes and a crime rate of 6.35 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this L35 2XD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L35 2XD, encompassing approximately 4269 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L35 2XD area, explore the L35 2XD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

L35 2XD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Molyneux Close with total crimes: 8
  • Meadway with total crimes: 5
  • Birch Close with total crimes: 4

BIRCH CLOSE, L35 2XD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.84-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.5110.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.58-25.00%
Other theft31.410.00%
Drugs30.7050.00%
Public order20.70-66.67%
Other crime10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.0117.65%
Anti-social behaviour104.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.3460.00%
Public order61.87-33.33%
Drugs21.410.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.5488.89%
Anti-social behaviour103.98100.00%
Public order92.3412.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.11-50.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1010.0766.67%
Violence and sexual offences92.34-57.14%
Public order82.1114.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.87-44.44%
Drugs41.17300.00%
Other theft20.94100.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.9250.00%
Public order72.11250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.6420.00%
Other crime21.410.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.3740.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.410.00%
Public order21.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.26-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson53.510.00%
Public order41.17300.00%
Drugs20.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.6213.33%
Burglary23.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Drugs10.23-66.67%
Public order10.23-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.56-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson33.51-25.00%
Drugs30.700.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Other crime10.47-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.60-29.63%
Criminal damage and arson44.450.00%
Other crime30.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.70-57.14%
Other theft30.700.00%
Drugs30.70-25.00%
Public order20.70100.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.77-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.32-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.64100.00%
Drugs40.94300.00%
Public order10.94-87.50%
Other crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.030.00%
Public order82.340.00%
Vehicle crime31.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20232
September 20233

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202420
June 202417
May 20249
April 202421
March 202421
February 202415
January 202417
December 202315
November 202319
October 202327
September 202330

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20248
June 20245
May 202410
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202410
June 202410
May 20245
April 20249
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20249
May 20248
April 20247
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20238

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L35 2XD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Molyneux Close
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Meadway
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Birch Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Hayes Avenue
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Gregson Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Cross Lane
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Maple Close
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Shaw Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lunt Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Molyneux Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Dragon Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Hulton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Saunders Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Kingsway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cherry Tree Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1