WATCHYARD LANE, L37 3JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L37 3JS

WATCHYARD LANE, L37 3JS, Sefton has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.49 per 1,000 population. This L37 3JS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader L37 postcode area, which has experienced 70 crimes and a crime rate of 2.99 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this L37 3JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L37 3JS, encompassing approximately 2892 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L37 3JS area, explore the L37 3JS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

L37 3JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Close with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Cross Green with total crimes: 2

WATCHYARD LANE, L37 3JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.49-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.04-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-50.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Shoplifting10.35-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.88100.00%
Other theft41.38100.00%
Shoplifting41.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.38-40.00%
Public order21.040.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.800.00%
Other theft21.730.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.5366.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.7350.00%
Public order21.04100.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In May 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs45.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.380.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69100.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.110.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.35-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.46-50.00%
Shoplifting31.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.80100.00%
Shoplifting22.070.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.80-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0450.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Drugs10.69-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences55.1966.67%
Public order21.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-50.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.38-62.50%
Public order11.04-50.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences85.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.770.00%
Other theft21.380.00%
Public order20.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L37 3JS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Church Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cross Green
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. The Hamptons
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Selby Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Mawdsley Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bolton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Cable Street
    Total1
    Other theft1