L9 5AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L9 5AQ

L9 5AQ, Sefton has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 201.49 per 1,000 population. This L9 5AQ 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 5AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L9 5AQ, encompassing approximately 168 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

L9 5AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18
  • Mostyn Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Heysham Road with total crimes: 3

L9 5AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting15201.4925.00%
Public order588.89400.00%
Violence and sexual offences529.6366.67%
Anti-social behaviour329.63-25.00%
Vehicle crime217.78100.00%
Other theft211.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson211.850.00%

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
Shoplifting12148.1533.33%
Anti-social behaviour471.11-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences323.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson217.780.00%
Other theft111.850.00%
Bicycle theft15.930.00%
Public order15.93-50.00%
Vehicle crime15.930.00%

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
Shoplifting9118.52-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour553.33-70.59%
Violence and sexual offences329.6350.00%
Public order217.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime111.850.00%

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 behaviour17231.12750.00%
Shoplifting11100.74-31.25%
Public order365.19200.00%
Other theft217.78-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson211.85100.00%
Violence and sexual offences211.85100.00%
Bicycle theft111.850.00%
Burglary15.930.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting16160.00-5.88%
Other theft394.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour217.78-84.62%
Vehicle crime211.85100.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.85-90.91%
Other crime15.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.93-50.00%
Public order15.93-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting17290.3830.77%
Anti-social behaviour13100.7462.50%
Violence and sexual offences1177.04175.00%
Criminal damage and arson265.19100.00%
Public order211.850.00%
Vehicle crime111.850.00%
Burglary15.930.00%
Other crime15.930.00%
Drugs15.930.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting13183.7185.71%
Anti-social behaviour877.0414.29%
Violence and sexual offences447.4133.33%
Public order223.700.00%
Other crime111.850.00%
Other theft15.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.930.00%
Drugs15.930.00%

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
Shoplifting7118.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour741.4875.00%
Violence and sexual offences341.480.00%
Public order217.78100.00%
Vehicle crime111.850.00%

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
Shoplifting7106.67133.33%
Anti-social behaviour441.48-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences323.700.00%
Burglary117.780.00%
Other theft15.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.93-50.00%
Public order15.93-50.00%

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 behaviour7112.6075.00%
Violence and sexual offences341.480.00%
Shoplifting317.78-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson217.78100.00%
Public order211.850.00%
Other theft111.850.00%
Bicycle theft15.930.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10136.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour459.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences323.700.00%
Public order217.780.00%
Burglary111.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.930.00%
Robbery15.930.00%
Other theft15.930.00%

Crime by Type

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 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 202411
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 120 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 20249
June 202411
May 202416
April 202417
March 202413
February 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 202310

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 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 20242
April 202413
March 20248
February 20247
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234

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 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 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
March 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 5AQ postcode area is presented below.

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