PR8 1LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR8 1LL

PR8 1LL, Sefton has recorded a total of 168 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 47.10 per 1,000 population. This PR8 1LL 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 1LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR8 1LL, encompassing approximately 3567 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (51) incidents (59.38% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-13.64% decrease)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)

PR8 1LL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 28
  • London Street with total crimes: 22
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14

PR8 1LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5147.1059.38%
Violence and sexual offences3814.30-13.64%
Public order1910.6590.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.337.69%
Drugs133.92-38.10%
Other theft113.6437.50%
Criminal damage and arson83.0860.00%
Burglary32.240.00%
Other crime30.84200.00%
Robbery20.840.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Theft from the person20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.28-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4441.49-24.14%
Shoplifting3212.3410.34%
Drugs218.97162.50%
Anti-social behaviour135.89-18.75%
Public order103.64-50.00%
Other theft82.80-27.27%
Bicycle theft62.24200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.68-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.4050.00%
Burglary30.84-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.84-60.00%
Other crime10.56-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5846.549.43%
Shoplifting2916.2645.00%
Public order208.13-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour165.6145.45%
Other theft114.4937.50%
Drugs83.08-42.86%
Burglary62.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.680.00%
Possession of weapons51.68150.00%
Bicycle theft21.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5341.49-13.11%
Public order2614.8685.71%
Shoplifting207.29-23.08%
Drugs145.617.69%
Anti-social behaviour113.9222.22%
Other theft83.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.2450.00%
Burglary31.68200.00%
Bicycle theft20.84-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6143.1745.24%
Shoplifting2617.1044.44%
Public order147.29-44.00%
Drugs133.92-45.83%
Other theft123.649.09%
Anti-social behaviour93.3650.00%
Other crime62.52500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.68-33.33%
Bicycle theft31.1250.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4238.69-17.65%
Public order2511.7747.06%
Drugs247.01140.00%
Shoplifting186.730.00%
Other theft115.0557.14%
Anti-social behaviour63.08-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.68-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.68100.00%
Bicycle theft20.56100.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5139.8150.00%
Shoplifting1814.30-10.00%
Public order175.0570.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.7760.00%
Drugs104.49-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson92.8028.57%
Other theft72.52-22.22%
Theft from the person61.960.00%
Burglary21.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.56100.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3431.9613.33%
Shoplifting209.5333.33%
Drugs135.6144.44%
Anti-social behaviour103.6411.11%
Public order102.80-44.44%
Other theft92.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.52-36.36%
Burglary41.96300.00%
Vehicle crime31.120.00%
Other crime20.84-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3030.84-44.44%
Public order188.41-10.00%
Shoplifting155.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.21-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour93.0828.57%
Drugs92.5228.57%
Other theft92.5250.00%
Vehicle crime32.52-25.00%
Other crime30.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.84-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5438.6925.58%
Public order2015.1453.85%
Criminal damage and arson175.61750.00%
Shoplifting154.77-6.25%
Drugs74.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.96-56.25%
Other theft61.96-14.29%
Theft from the person51.68400.00%
Vehicle crime41.40-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.12100.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4334.20-21.82%
Anti-social behaviour1612.05-30.43%
Shoplifting164.4933.33%
Public order134.49-51.85%
Other theft73.64-22.22%
Drugs71.9616.67%
Vehicle crime61.9650.00%
Burglary41.6833.33%
Bicycle theft31.12-62.50%
Other crime20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-81.82%
Possession of weapons10.56-50.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5545.98-1.79%
Public order2715.4222.73%
Anti-social behaviour237.5715.00%
Shoplifting126.45-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson113.3637.50%
Other theft93.080.00%
Bicycle theft82.5260.00%
Drugs62.240.00%
Vehicle crime41.680.00%
Burglary31.12-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.84-50.00%
Theft from the person20.560.00%
Robbery20.560.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5647.380.00%
Public order2215.700.00%
Shoplifting216.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour205.890.00%
Other theft95.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.520.00%
Burglary62.240.00%
Drugs61.680.00%
Bicycle theft51.680.00%
Possession of weapons41.400.00%
Vehicle crime41.120.00%
Other crime41.120.00%
Robbery21.120.00%
Theft from the person20.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 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 20246
March 20249
February 20247
January 202411
December 202317
November 20232
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 151 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202421
July 20248
June 202414
May 202413
April 202424
March 202410
February 202413
January 20249
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 117 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 202411
June 20248
May 202412
April 202411
March 20247
February 20249
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 241 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202410
July 202420
June 202426
May 202414
April 202425
March 202417
February 202410
January 202418
December 202320
November 202313
October 202327
September 202322

A total of 293 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202432
July 202429
June 202420
May 202426
April 202418
March 202418
February 202420
January 202415
December 202315
November 202316
October 202312
September 202321

A total of 619 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202444
July 202458
June 202453
May 202461
April 202442
March 202451
February 202434
January 202430
December 202354
November 202343
October 202355
September 202356

A total of 170 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 202416
June 202411
May 20249
April 20246
March 202416
February 202410
January 20249
December 20237
November 202316
October 202323
September 202320

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
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 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 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 20232
September 20234

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 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 20235
November 20231
October 20232
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 1LL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total28
    Shoplifting20
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. London Street
    Total22
    Shoplifting17
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. West Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Glebe Place
    Total13
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 6. Bus/Coach Station
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Eastbank Street Square
    Total8
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Royal Terrace
    Total6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 10. St Andrew'S Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
  • 11. Wellington Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Queen Anne Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Coronation Walk
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Waverley Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 15. Talbot Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Hulme Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wesley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Southport
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Hodge Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Lord Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Yellow House Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 22. Lord Street West
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Beach Priory Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Priory Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 25. King Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Eastbank Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Market Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Trinity Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1