RACECOURSE RETAIL PARK, L9 5AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L9 5AN

RACECOURSE RETAIL PARK, L9 5AN, Sefton has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 257.48 per 1,000 population. This L9 5AN 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 5AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L9 5AN, encompassing approximately 151 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

L9 5AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18
  • Molyneux Way with total crimes: 5
  • Mostyn Avenue with total crimes: 3

RACECOURSE RETAIL PARK, L9 5AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting17257.4841.67%
Violence and sexual offences7112.2375.00%
Public order646.21500.00%
Anti-social behaviour339.61-25.00%
Vehicle crime219.81100.00%
Other theft213.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson213.200.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12171.6533.33%
Violence and sexual offences479.2233.33%
Anti-social behaviour426.41-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson226.410.00%
Other theft113.200.00%
Bicycle theft16.600.00%
Public order16.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime16.600.00%

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
Shoplifting9138.64-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour559.42-70.59%
Violence and sexual offences333.0150.00%
Public order219.81-33.33%
Other theft113.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime16.600.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour17257.48466.67%
Shoplifting11112.23-38.89%
Public order372.62200.00%
Other theft219.81-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson213.20100.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.20100.00%
Bicycle theft113.200.00%
Burglary16.600.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting18204.665.88%
Anti-social behaviour3118.84-78.57%
Vehicle crime319.81200.00%
Other theft319.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences119.81-90.91%
Other crime16.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.60-50.00%
Public order16.60-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting17330.1030.77%
Anti-social behaviour14112.2355.56%
Violence and sexual offences1192.43175.00%
Criminal damage and arson272.62100.00%
Public order213.20-33.33%
Vehicle crime113.200.00%
Burglary16.60-50.00%
Other crime16.600.00%
Drugs16.600.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting13224.4785.71%
Anti-social behaviour985.8328.57%
Violence and sexual offences459.420.00%
Public order326.4150.00%
Burglary219.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.200.00%
Other theft16.600.00%
Drugs16.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7138.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour746.2175.00%
Violence and sexual offences446.210.00%
Public order226.41100.00%
Vehicle crime113.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7125.44133.33%
Violence and sexual offences446.2133.33%
Anti-social behaviour426.41-42.86%
Burglary126.410.00%
Other theft16.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.60-50.00%
Public order16.60-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7125.4440.00%
Violence and sexual offences346.210.00%
Shoplifting319.81-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson219.81100.00%
Public order213.20100.00%
Other theft113.200.00%
Bicycle theft16.600.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10151.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour566.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences333.010.00%
Burglary119.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.600.00%
Public order16.600.00%
Robbery16.600.00%
Other theft16.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 202411
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 124 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
July 20249
June 202411
May 202418
April 202417
March 202413
February 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 202310

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 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 20243
April 202414
March 20249
February 20247
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 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 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 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
November 20231

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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

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 5AN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total18
    Shoplifting8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Molyneux Way
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Mostyn Avenue
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Heysham Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Topham Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Dartmouth Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Race Track
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Bechers Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Eton Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1