L72 8LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L72 8LP

L72 8LP, Sefton has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 60.99 per 1,000 population. This L72 8LP 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 8LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L72 8LP, encompassing approximately 442 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

L72 8LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fenton Close with total crimes: 4
  • Cottonwood Close with total crimes: 4
  • Edinburgh Close with total crimes: 3

L72 8LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1760.996.25%
Drugs438.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.0450.00%
Other theft26.780.00%
Shoplifting14.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1676.800.00%
Public order636.14200.00%
Vehicle crime613.55500.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.55-33.33%
Other theft24.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.52-75.00%
Burglary12.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1670.0333.33%
Criminal damage and arson436.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.04200.00%
Public order26.78100.00%
Drugs14.52-80.00%
Shoplifting12.260.00%
Burglary12.260.00%
Vehicle crime12.260.00%
Bicycle theft12.260.00%
Other theft12.26-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1254.2233.33%
Drugs527.11150.00%
Other theft211.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.52100.00%
Public order14.52-75.00%
Burglary12.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.26-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences958.73-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour720.3340.00%
Public order415.81100.00%
Drugs29.040.00%
Other theft14.520.00%
Bicycle theft12.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1254.2250.00%
Anti-social behaviour527.11150.00%
Criminal damage and arson211.290.00%
Drugs24.520.00%
Public order24.52-33.33%
Other theft14.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences842.9260.00%
Public order318.07200.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.520.00%
Drugs24.52-33.33%
Other crime14.520.00%
Other theft12.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences529.37-64.29%
Drugs311.2950.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.780.00%
Other theft12.260.00%
Public order12.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.26-50.00%
Theft from the person12.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1451.96100.00%
Drugs231.63100.00%
Public order24.52100.00%
Vehicle crime24.52100.00%
Other theft14.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.260.00%
Other crime12.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences727.11600.00%
Bicycle theft115.810.00%
Possession of weapons12.260.00%
Drugs12.26-66.67%
Public order12.260.00%
Vehicle crime12.260.00%

In November 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime429.37300.00%
Drugs39.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.78100.00%
Robbery14.520.00%
Vehicle crime12.260.00%
Other theft12.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.26-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences731.630.00%
Drugs215.810.00%
Burglary14.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.260.00%
Public order12.260.00%
Other crime12.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
July 202416
June 202412
May 20249
April 202412
March 20248
February 20245
January 202414
December 20237
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20247
April 20245
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
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. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fenton Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Cottonwood Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Edinburgh Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bridle Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Merchant Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Bolden Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Ridgewood Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Salisbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lichfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lingfield Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Ascroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Oxford Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Ealing Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Tulipwood View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1