L9 5AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L9 5AL

L9 5AL, Sefton has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 187.16 per 1,000 population. This L9 5AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader L9 postcode area, which has experienced 430 crimes and a crime rate of 13.47 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this L9 5AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L9 5AL, encompassing approximately 165 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L9 5AL area, explore the L9 5AL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

L9 5AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18
  • Heysham Road with total crimes: 3
  • Topham Drive with total crimes: 3

L9 5AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting13187.168.33%
Public order578.49400.00%
Other theft330.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour318.11-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences318.11-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson218.110.00%
Bicycle theft112.070.00%
Vehicle crime16.040.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12175.0833.33%
Anti-social behaviour472.45-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences424.15300.00%
Other theft324.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson218.110.00%
Bicycle theft112.070.00%
Public order16.04-50.00%
Vehicle crime16.040.00%
Drugs16.040.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9114.7128.57%
Anti-social behaviour554.34-70.59%
Public order230.19-33.33%
Other theft112.07-66.67%
Vehicle crime16.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences16.04-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour17223.381600.00%
Shoplifting7102.64-50.00%
Other theft342.26-25.00%
Public order318.1150.00%
Violence and sexual offences318.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson218.110.00%
Bicycle theft112.070.00%
Burglary16.040.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting14156.970.00%
Other theft484.52-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson224.150.00%
Public order212.07-60.00%
Other crime112.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.04-91.67%
Vehicle crime16.040.00%
Drugs16.04-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21434.69950.00%
Shoplifting14126.7916.67%
Anti-social behaviour1284.5233.33%
Other theft772.45250.00%
Drugs642.26500.00%
Public order536.22400.00%
Theft from the person330.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson218.110.00%
Burglary112.07-50.00%
Other crime16.040.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12175.08140.00%
Anti-social behaviour972.4528.57%
Burglary254.340.00%
Other theft212.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.07-33.33%
Drugs112.070.00%
Public order16.040.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7102.6475.00%
Shoplifting542.26-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences330.19-25.00%
Public order118.110.00%
Vehicle crime16.040.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7126.79133.33%
Anti-social behaviour442.26-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences424.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson224.15100.00%
Burglary112.070.00%
Drugs16.040.00%
Other theft16.04-50.00%
Public order16.040.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7102.6475.00%
Shoplifting342.26-57.14%
Other theft218.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.07-50.00%
Bicycle theft16.040.00%
Public order16.040.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7126.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour442.260.00%
Other theft224.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson212.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.070.00%
Vehicle crime112.070.00%
Public order16.040.00%
Robbery16.040.00%
Drugs16.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20247
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 20249
June 20247
May 202414
April 202414
March 202412
February 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 20237

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 202417
May 20241
April 202412
March 20249
February 20247
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
April 202421
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 L9 5AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total18
    Shoplifting8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Heysham Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Topham Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Brenka Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Race Track
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Bechers Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Grand National Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1