PR8 1LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR8 1LE

PR8 1LE, Sefton has recorded a total of 239 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 84.36 per 1,000 population. This PR8 1LE 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 1LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR8 1LE, encompassing approximately 2833 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR8 1LE area, explore the PR8 1LE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (42.55% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (59) incidents (34.09% increase)
  • Public order: (28) incidents (40.00% increase)

PR8 1LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 31
  • London Street with total crimes: 22
  • Cable Street with total crimes: 20

PR8 1LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6784.3642.55%
Shoplifting5923.6534.09%
Public order2820.8240.00%
Anti-social behaviour219.8823.53%
Drugs197.41-24.00%
Other theft136.7144.44%
Criminal damage and arson104.5966.67%
Vehicle crime43.5333.33%
Robbery41.410.00%
Burglary41.410.00%
Possession of weapons31.4150.00%
Other crime31.0650.00%
Theft from the person21.060.00%
Bicycle theft20.71-71.43%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4765.65-34.72%
Shoplifting4416.5929.41%
Drugs2515.5347.06%
Public order208.82-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour177.06-5.56%
Other theft96.00-40.00%
Bicycle theft73.18250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.47-14.29%
Burglary42.12-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.41200.00%
Possession of weapons21.06-60.00%
Other crime20.710.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7273.0612.50%
Shoplifting3425.4161.90%
Public order2512.00-19.35%
Anti-social behaviour188.8263.64%
Drugs176.356.25%
Other theft156.0036.36%
Burglary75.2940.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.4716.67%
Possession of weapons52.4766.67%
Bicycle theft21.76100.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.35-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6461.06-20.00%
Public order3122.5982.35%
Shoplifting2110.94-22.22%
Drugs167.410.00%
Other theft115.65-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour113.88-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson63.880.00%
Burglary52.12150.00%
Possession of weapons31.760.00%
Theft from the person21.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.35-66.67%
Robbery10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8068.1253.85%
Shoplifting2728.2435.00%
Anti-social behaviour189.53100.00%
Public order176.35-51.43%
Drugs166.00-46.67%
Other theft135.658.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.59-40.00%
Other crime52.12150.00%
Bicycle theft31.7650.00%
Vehicle crime31.06200.00%
Possession of weapons31.060.00%
Burglary21.060.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5262.12-5.45%
Public order3518.3575.00%
Drugs3012.35130.77%
Shoplifting2010.59-9.09%
Other theft127.0633.33%
Criminal damage and arson104.24-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour93.53-64.00%
Other crime23.18100.00%
Burglary20.71-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.71100.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-50.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5561.0612.24%
Anti-social behaviour2519.41150.00%
Shoplifting228.82-12.00%
Public order207.7633.33%
Criminal damage and arson137.0685.71%
Drugs134.59-7.14%
Other theft94.590.00%
Theft from the person63.180.00%
Burglary32.12-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.06100.00%
Possession of weapons20.71100.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4949.0622.50%
Shoplifting2517.2947.06%
Public order158.82-28.57%
Drugs145.297.69%
Anti-social behaviour104.94-9.09%
Other theft93.53-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.18-46.15%
Burglary52.4725.00%
Other crime21.76-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4048.71-44.44%
Public order2114.12-8.70%
Shoplifting177.41-5.56%
Drugs136.0062.50%
Criminal damage and arson134.59-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour114.5937.50%
Other theft103.88100.00%
Other crime43.530.00%
Burglary41.410.00%
Vehicle crime31.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.06-50.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7257.8846.94%
Public order2325.4143.75%
Shoplifting188.1212.50%
Criminal damage and arson166.35300.00%
Drugs85.65-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime62.820.00%
Other theft52.12-28.57%
Theft from the person51.76400.00%
Possession of weapons21.76100.00%
Robbery10.710.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences4948.71-30.00%
Public order1617.29-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour165.65-40.74%
Shoplifting165.6514.29%
Drugs105.65-9.09%
Other theft73.53-46.15%
Burglary62.47100.00%
Vehicle crime62.1220.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.12-69.23%
Bicycle theft31.41-62.50%
Other crime21.06-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.71-50.00%
Robbery10.35-66.67%
Theft from the person10.35-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7073.410.00%
Public order3424.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour2712.000.00%
Shoplifting149.530.00%
Other theft134.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.590.00%
Drugs114.590.00%
Bicycle theft83.880.00%
Vehicle crime52.820.00%
Burglary31.760.00%
Other crime31.060.00%
Robbery31.060.00%
Possession of weapons21.060.00%
Theft from the person20.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 191 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
July 202418
June 202411
May 202418
April 20249
March 202425
February 202410
January 202411
December 20238
November 202316
October 202327

A total of 192 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202425
July 202417
June 202416
May 202416
April 202430
March 202413
February 202414
January 202413
December 20238
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 317 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202444
July 202434
June 202421
May 202427
April 202420
March 202422
February 202425
January 202417
December 202318
November 202316
October 202314

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 717 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202447
July 202472
June 202464
May 202480
April 202452
March 202455
February 202449
January 202440
December 202372
November 202349
October 202370

A total of 111 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
April 202410
March 202413
February 20247
January 202413
December 202316
November 20234
October 202313

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 126 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 202415
June 202411
May 202413
April 202412
March 20249
February 20249
January 202410
December 20235
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 285 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202420
July 202425
June 202431
May 202417
April 202435
March 202420
February 202415
January 202421
December 202323
November 202316
October 202334

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 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 20242
March 20246
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20238

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total31
    Shoplifting22
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. London Street
    Total22
    Shoplifting17
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cable Street
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total15
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Nevill Street
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs3
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. West Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Glebe Place
    Total13
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 8. Albert Place
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Victoria Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Bus/Coach Station
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Eastbank Street Square
    Total8
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Hoghton Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Scarisbrick Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 15. Royal Terrace
    Total6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 16. St Andrew'S Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
  • 17. Wellington Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Queen Anne Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Stanley Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Coronation Walk
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Waverley Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 22. Talbot Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 23. Hulme Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Wesley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 25. Southport
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Hodge Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Lord Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 28. Yellow House Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 29. King Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Eastbank Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1