MERTON CRESCENT, L36 4LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L36 4LD

MERTON CRESCENT, L36 4LD, Knowsley has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.62 per 1,000 population. This L36 4LD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader L36 postcode area, which has experienced 299 crimes and a crime rate of 7.03 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this L36 4LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L36 4LD, encompassing approximately 3871 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L36 4LD area, explore the L36 4LD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

L36 4LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanhope Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Roby Road with total crimes: 2
  • Craigwood Way with total crimes: 2

MERTON CRESCENT, L36 4LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.62-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.810.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.070.00%
Drugs32.0750.00%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Public order20.52-33.33%
Other theft20.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.46700.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.07300.00%
Public order32.070.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Other theft20.52100.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs21.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.52-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-66.67%
Other theft10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.42-10.00%
Public order42.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.03200.00%
Burglary30.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.65100.00%
Vehicle crime42.58300.00%
Drugs21.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.32400.00%
Public order21.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-50.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.26-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.68-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour42.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.03300.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.6550.00%
Other crime22.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-33.33%
Drugs20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-90.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson105.68233.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.580.00%
Vehicle crime31.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7750.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20248
June 20242
May 20249
April 202410
March 20245
February 20241
January 20248
December 20239
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20248
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L36 4LD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Stanhope Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Roby Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Craigwood Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Woodfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Jeffereys Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Beechburn Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Westwick Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Yewfield Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1