L72 8AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L72 8AY

L72 8AY, Sefton has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.23 per 1,000 population. This L72 8AY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader L72 postcode area, which has experienced 6 crimes and a crime rate of 6.84 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this L72 8AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L72 8AY, encompassing approximately 376 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

L72 8AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Morningside with total crimes: 4
  • Nazeby Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Cavalier Close with total crimes: 2

L72 8AY 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 Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences737.2375.00%
Drugs318.620.00%
Public order27.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.320.00%
Vehicle crime12.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary439.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences410.64-66.67%
Other theft210.640.00%
Public order25.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.32-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson12.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.66-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1261.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour331.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime27.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.320.00%
Drugs25.320.00%
Public order25.32100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour645.21100.00%
Violence and sexual offences615.9650.00%
Drugs215.96-50.00%
Public order15.32-66.67%
Other theft12.660.00%
Vehicle crime12.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs445.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences410.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.64-25.00%
Public order37.98200.00%
Other crime27.980.00%
Shoplifting15.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour439.89300.00%
Violence and sexual offences410.640.00%
Other theft210.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.32-33.33%
Vehicle crime25.32100.00%
Public order15.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences429.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.64200.00%
Vehicle crime17.980.00%
Bicycle theft12.660.00%
Public order12.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.660.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences426.60-42.86%
Shoplifting210.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.320.00%
Drugs12.660.00%
Vehicle crime12.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.66-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences742.5575.00%
Criminal damage and arson418.620.00%
Public order310.640.00%
Theft from the person17.980.00%
Burglary12.660.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.30-20.00%
Other theft110.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences529.26-28.57%
Vehicle crime313.30200.00%
Burglary27.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences747.87133.33%
Criminal damage and arson318.620.00%
Public order27.98-50.00%
Other theft25.320.00%
Burglary15.320.00%
Drugs12.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.660.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order429.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences310.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.980.00%
Drugs15.320.00%
Vehicle crime12.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 202412
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 14 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
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
October 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L72 8AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Morningside
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Nazeby Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Cavalier Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Balmoral Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Kershaw Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Braid Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sharples Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Seafield Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Fairholme Road
    Total1
    Drugs1