MAPLE AVENUE, L40 5SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L40 5SL

MAPLE AVENUE, L40 5SL, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.33 per 1,000 population. This L40 5SL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader L40 postcode area, which has experienced 73 crimes and a crime rate of 3.72 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this L40 5SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L40 5SL, encompassing approximately 3002 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L40 5SL area, explore the L40 5SL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

L40 5SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Liverpool Road North with total crimes: 3
  • Boundary Lane with total crimes: 3

MAPLE AVENUE, L40 5SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences107.33150.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.33-25.00%
Public order22.000.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.3333.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.66-42.86%
Other theft21.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67100.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.0075.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.3320.00%
Public order22.000.00%
Other theft10.67-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.67-33.33%
Other theft31.3350.00%
Vehicle crime31.000.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.0050.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.000.00%
Burglary21.67100.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.33-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.670.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.66-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences42.00-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.66250.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.33-22.22%
Other theft12.33-66.67%
Public order10.33-66.67%
Burglary10.330.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences97.3350.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.000.00%
Other theft31.330.00%
Public order31.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.66-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.000.00%
Shoplifting22.000.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.33-16.67%
Other theft23.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.33-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.0060.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour157.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.000.00%
Possession of weapons11.670.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
December 20232
November 20239
October 202310
September 202312
August 202315

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20244
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20247
December 20239
November 20236
September 20238
August 20235

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
August 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
February 20242
December 20234
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L40 5SL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Liverpool Road North
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Boundary Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Rees Park
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hawthorn Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Truscott Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Stanley Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Gower Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Newlands Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Heather Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Peters Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1