MOLYNEUX DRIVE, L35 5DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L35 5DX

MOLYNEUX DRIVE, L35 5DX, Knowsley has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.01 per 1,000 population. This L35 5DX 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 5DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L35 5DX, encompassing approximately 3435 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-4.35% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

L35 5DX 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

MOLYNEUX DRIVE, L35 5DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.01-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour116.4022.22%
Criminal damage and arson83.2033.33%
Public order72.3316.67%
Drugs22.04-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%

In August 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 offences2316.01-20.69%
Anti-social behaviour96.69-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson62.62-33.33%
Public order61.75-25.00%
Drugs41.750.00%
Other theft31.160.00%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Other crime10.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.6345.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.2050.00%
Public order82.62-27.27%
Drugs42.330.00%
Other crime21.16100.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.7281.82%
Anti-social behaviour115.8283.33%
Public order113.2022.22%
Criminal damage and arson63.20-45.45%
Shoplifting31.750.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1114.5537.50%
Violence and sexual offences113.20-60.71%
Public order93.2012.50%
Drugs72.62133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.040.00%
Other theft21.750.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Burglary10.58-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.0521.74%
Criminal damage and arson88.1514.29%
Public order82.33166.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.33200.00%
Drugs31.75-25.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%
Shoplifting10.29-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.689.52%
Criminal damage and arson76.6916.67%
Drugs42.04-42.86%
Public order31.16-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Other crime10.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.8131.25%
Drugs76.11250.00%
Public order62.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.75500.00%
Other crime21.75100.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.44-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour34.66200.00%
Burglary20.87100.00%
Drugs20.58-60.00%
Public order20.58100.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.610.00%
Drugs55.53-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.46-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Public order10.58-75.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.29-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%

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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.14-29.63%
Criminal damage and arson95.5350.00%
Drugs62.6220.00%
Public order41.7533.33%
Burglary41.16300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.16-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.87100.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.750.00%
Drugs51.750.00%
Shoplifting31.460.00%
Public order30.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202423
July 202429
June 202420
May 202411
April 202428
March 202423
February 202421
January 202416
December 202319
November 202319
October 202327

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202411
June 202411
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20249
June 20246
May 202411
April 20248
March 20247
February 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 3 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
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20248
June 202411
May 20249
April 20248
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20242
October 20233

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20247
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L35 5DX 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. Bryer Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Coronation Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Hughes Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Brookside Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Saunders Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Thomas Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Cross Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lancaster Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Willow Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Cedar Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Molyneux Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Birch Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Kingsway
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Lathum Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Kenneth Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Hall Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Poppy Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Tempest Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Oaks Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. High Hall Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Briars Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1