BIRCH GROVE, L35 5AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L35 5AU

BIRCH GROVE, L35 5AU, Knowsley has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.18 per 1,000 population. This L35 5AU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader L35 postcode area, which has experienced 181 crimes and a crime rate of 5.96 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this L35 5AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L35 5AU, encompassing approximately 4208 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L35 5AU area, explore the L35 5AU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

L35 5AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadway with total crimes: 5
  • Hulton Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Fazakerley Road with total crimes: 3

BIRCH GROVE, L35 5AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.1840.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.3333.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.95-33.33%
Other theft10.95-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.1811.11%
Anti-social behaviour62.38200.00%
Public order31.43200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.71-25.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Drugs10.48-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.46-35.71%
Drugs52.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1933.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-60.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Public order10.48-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.8955.56%
Anti-social behaviour53.3325.00%
Public order41.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95-25.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.65-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson42.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.95-42.86%
Public order40.9533.33%
Drugs30.9550.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.03-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour73.3340.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.660.00%
Public order30.9550.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Drugs20.48100.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.325.88%
Anti-social behaviour54.28150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1933.33%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Public order20.48-50.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.37-5.56%
Public order44.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95200.00%
Other theft20.71-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48100.00%
Other crime20.48100.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.1328.57%
Other theft44.28300.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.9427.27%
Criminal damage and arson23.33100.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Shoplifting20.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Other theft10.24-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.65-15.38%
Other theft62.610.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Drugs20.48100.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 20249
June 202414
May 20249
April 202414
March 202418
February 202417
January 202418
December 202314
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232

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 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L35 5AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Meadway
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hulton Avenue
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Fazakerley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Brookside Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cook Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Birch Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brook Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Steward Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hayes Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Willow Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Beechwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Kingsway
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Lathum Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1