PR8 1JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR8 1JU

PR8 1JU, Sefton has recorded a total of 146 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.23 per 1,000 population. This PR8 1JU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PR8 postcode area, which has experienced 504 crimes and a crime rate of 8.91 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PR8 1JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR8 1JU, encompassing approximately 3456 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR8 1JU area, explore the PR8 1JU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PR8 1JU area, visit the PR8 1JU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-7.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (34) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)

PR8 1JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 28
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • West Street with total crimes: 13

PR8 1JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3742.23-7.50%
Shoplifting3410.706.25%
Public order179.8470.00%
Drugs134.92-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.760.00%
Other theft103.7625.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.8960.00%
Burglary32.310.00%
Other crime30.87200.00%
Robbery20.870.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Theft from the person20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.29-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4041.37-27.27%
Shoplifting3211.5714.29%
Drugs209.26233.33%
Anti-social behaviour135.79-18.75%
Public order103.76-44.44%
Other theft82.89-27.27%
Bicycle theft62.31200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.74-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.4550.00%
Burglary30.87-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.87-60.00%
Other crime10.58-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5545.425.77%
Shoplifting2815.9155.56%
Public order188.10-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour165.2160.00%
Other theft114.6337.50%
Drugs63.18-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson61.740.00%
Burglary51.74400.00%
Possession of weapons51.45150.00%
Bicycle theft21.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5240.79-1.89%
Public order2615.0485.71%
Shoplifting187.52-25.00%
Drugs145.2116.67%
Anti-social behaviour104.0511.11%
Other theft82.89-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson62.3150.00%
Bicycle theft21.74-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5341.0829.27%
Shoplifting2415.3350.00%
Public order146.94-44.00%
Drugs124.05-50.00%
Other theft113.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.1850.00%
Other crime62.60500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.740.00%
Bicycle theft31.1650.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4138.47-16.33%
Public order2511.8656.25%
Drugs247.23140.00%
Shoplifting166.946.67%
Other theft114.6383.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.18-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson41.74-55.56%
Vehicle crime21.16100.00%
Bicycle theft20.58100.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4938.1853.12%
Public order1614.1760.00%
Shoplifting154.63-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour144.3440.00%
Drugs104.05-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson92.8928.57%
Other theft62.60-25.00%
Theft from the person61.740.00%
Possession of weapons21.74100.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-66.67%
Burglary10.29-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3231.2414.29%
Shoplifting179.2621.43%
Drugs134.9244.44%
Anti-social behaviour103.7611.11%
Public order102.89-41.18%
Other theft82.89-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson72.31-36.36%
Burglary42.02300.00%
Vehicle crime31.1650.00%
Other crime20.87-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2830.37-44.00%
Public order178.10-5.56%
Shoplifting144.927.69%
Criminal damage and arson114.05-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour93.1828.57%
Drugs92.6050.00%
Other theft92.6050.00%
Other crime32.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.87-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.58-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5037.0325.00%
Public order1814.4638.46%
Criminal damage and arson175.21750.00%
Shoplifting134.92-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour73.76-46.15%
Other theft62.02-14.29%
Drugs61.740.00%
Vehicle crime41.74-20.00%
Theft from the person41.16300.00%
Possession of weapons21.16100.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4032.69-20.00%
Shoplifting1611.57128.57%
Anti-social behaviour134.63-27.78%
Public order133.76-48.00%
Other theft73.76-22.22%
Drugs62.0220.00%
Vehicle crime51.7425.00%
Burglary41.4533.33%
Bicycle theft31.16-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-80.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5041.37-5.66%
Public order2514.4631.58%
Anti-social behaviour187.23-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson105.2125.00%
Other theft92.8912.50%
Bicycle theft82.6060.00%
Shoplifting72.31-58.82%
Drugs52.02-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.450.00%
Burglary31.16-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.87-50.00%
Theft from the person10.58-50.00%
Robbery10.29-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5345.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour1915.330.00%
Public order195.500.00%
Shoplifting175.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.920.00%
Other theft82.310.00%
Burglary62.310.00%
Drugs61.740.00%
Bicycle theft51.740.00%
Possession of weapons41.450.00%
Vehicle crime41.160.00%
Other crime41.160.00%
Robbery21.160.00%
Theft from the person20.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20249
February 20247
January 202411
December 202317
November 20232
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 144 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202420
July 20246
June 202414
May 202412
April 202424
March 202410
February 202413
January 20249
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 112 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 202411
June 20248
May 202411
April 202411
March 20246
February 20248
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 228 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
July 202418
June 202426
May 202414
April 202425
March 202416
February 202410
January 202417
December 202318
November 202313
October 202325
September 202319

A total of 251 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202432
July 202428
June 202418
May 202424
April 202416
March 202415
February 202417
January 202414
December 202313
November 202316
October 20237
September 202317

A total of 580 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202440
July 202455
June 202452
May 202453
April 202441
March 202449
February 202432
January 202428
December 202350
November 202340
October 202350
September 202353

A total of 157 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 202416
June 202410
May 20249
April 20246
March 202414
February 202410
January 20249
December 20237
November 202313
October 202318
September 202319

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20246
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20238
September 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR8 1JU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total28
    Shoplifting20
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. West Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Glebe Place
    Total13
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. Bus/Coach Station
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Eastbank Street Square
    Total8
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Royal Terrace
    Total6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 9. St Andrew'S Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
  • 10. Wellington Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Queen Anne Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Coronation Walk
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Waverley Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 14. Talbot Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Hulme Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wesley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Southport
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Hodge Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Lord Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. Yellow House Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 21. Lord Street West
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Beach Priory Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Priory Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 24. King Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Eastbank Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Market Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Trinity Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1