PORTLAND STREET, PR8 1LJ, Sefton has recorded a total of 137 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.96 per 1,000 population. This PR8 1LJ 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 1LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR8 1LJ, encompassing approximately 3809 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 35.96 | -20.83% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 9.97 | 3.70% |
| Public order | 16 | 7.35 | 128.57% |
| Drugs | 12 | 4.20 | -40.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 3.15 | 10.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.89 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.62 | 60.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.10 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.79 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.79 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.52 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.52 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.26 | -83.33% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 37.27 | -14.29% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 12.60 | 8.00% |
| Drugs | 20 | 7.09 | 233.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 5.25 | -37.50% |
| Other theft | 8 | 2.62 | -27.27% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.10 | -63.16% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 1.84 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.57 | -16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.31 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.79 | -40.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.79 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.79 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 56 | 40.95 | 7.69% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 14.70 | 38.89% |
| Public order | 19 | 6.56 | -26.92% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 4.99 | 60.00% |
| Other theft | 11 | 4.20 | 83.33% |
| Drugs | 6 | 2.89 | -57.14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.57 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.57 | 66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.31 | 400.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.31 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.52 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 | 36.75 | -8.77% |
| Public order | 26 | 13.65 | 85.71% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 6.82 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 14 | 4.72 | 7.69% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 3.67 | 11.11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.62 | 20.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.57 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.57 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.52 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.26 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 | 37.27 | 35.71% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 14.96 | 125.00% |
| Public order | 14 | 4.72 | -41.67% |
| Drugs | 13 | 3.67 | -45.83% |
| Other theft | 12 | 3.41 | 9.09% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 3.15 | 12.50% |
| Other crime | 6 | 2.36 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.57 | 25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.31 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 33.07 | -16.00% |
| Drugs | 24 | 11.02 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 24 | 6.30 | 84.62% |
| Other theft | 11 | 6.30 | 83.33% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 2.89 | -11.11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 2.10 | -42.86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.10 | -42.86% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.05 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.52 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 32.55 | 42.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 13.12 | 40.00% |
| Public order | 13 | 3.67 | 18.18% |
| Drugs | 12 | 3.41 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 3.15 | -30.77% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.36 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.84 | -25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 1.57 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.57 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.52 | -75.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.26 | -75.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.26 | -50.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 28.35 | 29.63% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 9.19 | 44.44% |
| Drugs | 12 | 3.41 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 3.15 | -31.25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 2.89 | 25.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 2.62 | -11.11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.10 | -36.36% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.84 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.05 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.05 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 25.20 | -47.06% |
| Public order | 16 | 7.09 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 4.20 | -35.29% |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.89 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 2.36 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 2.36 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 8 | 2.10 | 14.29% |
| Other crime | 3 | 2.10 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.79 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.52 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 31.50 | 30.77% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 13.39 | 750.00% |
| Public order | 16 | 4.46 | 14.29% |
| Drugs | 7 | 4.20 | 16.67% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.84 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.57 | -25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 1.57 | -53.85% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.57 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.05 | 300.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.05 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 27.30 | -22.00% |
| Public order | 14 | 10.24 | -33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 3.67 | -31.58% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 3.41 | 60.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.10 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.57 | 20.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.57 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.05 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.05 | -62.50% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.79 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.52 | -80.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.52 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 36.22 | -10.71% |
| Public order | 21 | 13.12 | 16.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 5.51 | -5.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 4.99 | 25.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.62 | 12.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 2.36 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 2.10 | -61.54% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.31 | -16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.31 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.05 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.79 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.52 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.26 | -75.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 56 | 40.68 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 14.70 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 18 | 5.25 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 4.72 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 3.41 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 2.10 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 2.10 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.57 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.57 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.05 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.05 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.05 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.05 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 17 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 145 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 20 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 14 |
| May 2024 | 13 |
| April 2024 | 24 |
| March 2024 | 12 |
| February 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 10 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 215 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 16 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 19 |
| June 2024 | 26 |
| May 2024 | 14 |
| April 2024 | 24 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| February 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 16 |
| December 2023 | 16 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 21 |
| September 2023 | 18 |
A total of 187 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 28 |
| August 2024 | 27 |
| July 2024 | 25 |
| June 2024 | 18 |
| May 2024 | 18 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
A total of 601 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 38 |
| August 2024 | 48 |
| July 2024 | 56 |
| June 2024 | 52 |
| May 2024 | 57 |
| April 2024 | 42 |
| March 2024 | 50 |
| February 2024 | 35 |
| January 2024 | 27 |
| December 2023 | 51 |
| November 2023 | 39 |
| October 2023 | 50 |
| September 2023 | 56 |
A total of 154 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 11 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 16 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 14 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 19 |
| September 2023 | 20 |
A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR8 1LJ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 28 |
| Shoplifting | 20 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 14 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 13 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |