L9 5AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L9 5AT

L9 5AT, Sefton has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 168.70 per 1,000 population. This L9 5AT 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 5AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L9 5AT, encompassing approximately 183 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L9 5AT area, explore the L9 5AT 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 5AT 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 5AT 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
Shoplifting13168.708.33%
Public order570.74400.00%
Other theft327.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour316.33-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences316.33-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson216.330.00%
Bicycle theft110.880.00%
Vehicle crime15.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12163.2633.33%
Violence and sexual offences565.3066.67%
Anti-social behaviour427.21-20.00%
Other theft321.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson216.33100.00%
Bicycle theft110.880.00%
Public order15.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime15.440.00%
Drugs15.440.00%

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
Shoplifting9114.2828.57%
Anti-social behaviour548.98-70.59%
Violence and sexual offences327.210.00%
Public order216.33-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson110.88-50.00%
Vehicle crime15.440.00%

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 behaviour17201.351600.00%
Shoplifting792.51-50.00%
Other theft338.09-25.00%
Public order316.3350.00%
Violence and sexual offences316.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson216.330.00%
Bicycle theft110.880.00%
Burglary15.440.00%

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
Shoplifting14141.490.00%
Other theft476.19-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson221.77-33.33%
Public order210.88-60.00%
Other crime110.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.44-92.31%
Vehicle crime15.440.00%
Drugs15.44-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22408.141000.00%
Shoplifting14119.7216.67%
Anti-social behaviour1376.1944.44%
Other theft770.74600.00%
Drugs638.09500.00%
Public order532.65400.00%
Criminal damage and arson327.210.00%
Theft from the person316.330.00%
Burglary116.330.00%
Other crime15.440.00%

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
Shoplifting12141.49140.00%
Anti-social behaviour965.3028.57%
Violence and sexual offences248.98-50.00%
Drugs110.880.00%
Public order15.440.00%
Other theft15.440.00%

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 behaviour797.9575.00%
Shoplifting538.09-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences427.210.00%
Public order121.770.00%
Vehicle crime15.440.00%

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
Shoplifting7114.28133.33%
Anti-social behaviour438.09-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences421.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson221.77100.00%
Burglary110.880.00%
Drugs15.440.00%
Other theft15.44-50.00%
Public order15.440.00%

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 behaviour792.5175.00%
Shoplifting338.09-57.14%
Other theft216.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences210.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.88-50.00%
Bicycle theft15.440.00%
Public order15.440.00%

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
Shoplifting7114.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour438.090.00%
Other theft221.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences210.880.00%
Vehicle crime110.880.00%
Public order15.440.00%
Robbery15.440.00%
Drugs15.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20247
March 20241
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 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 20241
April 202413
March 20249
February 20247
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
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 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
April 202422
March 20242
February 20244
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 3 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

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 5AT 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