L9 5AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L9 5AS

L9 5AS, Sefton has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.99 per 1,000 population. This L9 5AS 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 5AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L9 5AS, encompassing approximately 692 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

L9 5AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fenton Close with total crimes: 4
  • Heysham Road with total crimes: 3
  • Topham Drive with total crimes: 3

L9 5AS 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences725.990.00%
Shoplifting310.110.00%
Other theft24.33-33.33%
Bicycle theft12.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.44-66.67%
Public order11.44-75.00%
Drugs11.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences730.3275.00%
Public order410.110.00%
Vehicle crime35.78200.00%
Other theft34.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.330.00%
Drugs12.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.440.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting623.1020.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.66-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.780.00%
Vehicle crime12.890.00%
Drugs11.44-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.440.00%
Bicycle theft11.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1031.76233.33%
Shoplifting514.440.00%
Drugs37.2250.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.33100.00%
Other theft12.89-50.00%
Public order11.44-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting527.43-16.67%
Public order57.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.22-85.71%
Other theft24.33-71.43%
Drugs22.89-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson12.890.00%
Possession of weapons11.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2177.96425.00%
Other theft730.32600.00%
Drugs710.11250.00%
Shoplifting610.11-14.29%
Public order58.6666.67%
Theft from the person37.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.890.00%
Burglary11.440.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%

In March 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
Shoplifting728.88250.00%
Violence and sexual offences410.11-20.00%
Public order35.7850.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.330.00%
Drugs22.890.00%
Other theft12.890.00%
Other crime11.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences518.77-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour27.220.00%
Shoplifting22.890.00%
Public order22.890.00%
Other theft12.890.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences927.43200.00%
Shoplifting212.99-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.89100.00%
Drugs22.890.00%
Public order22.890.00%
Burglary12.890.00%
Other theft11.44-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences320.2150.00%
Shoplifting34.33-25.00%
Other theft24.33100.00%
Public order22.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.44-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.440.00%
Vehicle crime11.44-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting427.430.00%
Drugs45.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.780.00%
Vehicle crime24.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.890.00%
Other crime22.890.00%
Other theft12.890.00%
Robbery11.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 3 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
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243
April 202421
March 20244
February 20245
January 20249
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20247
March 20242
January 20242
November 20234

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20232

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 5AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fenton Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 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. Merchant Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Melling Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Grand National Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Ascroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Oxford Road
    Total1
    Drugs1