DUKE STREET, PR8 1LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR8 1LS

DUKE STREET, PR8 1LS, Sefton has recorded a total of 111 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.91 per 1,000 population. This PR8 1LS 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 1LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR8 1LS, encompassing approximately 3710 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Drugs: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

PR8 1LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 28
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 9
  • Eastbank Street Square with total crimes: 8

DUKE STREET, PR8 1LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3229.916.67%
Shoplifting278.6212.50%
Drugs127.28-25.00%
Other theft93.2350.00%
Public order82.4360.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.16-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.620.00%
Other crime30.810.00%
Vehicle crime30.810.00%
Robbery20.81100.00%
Burglary20.54-33.33%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3028.03-28.57%
Shoplifting248.0814.29%
Drugs166.47433.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.31-33.33%
Other theft62.16-14.29%
Public order51.62-58.33%
Bicycle theft41.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0850.00%
Vehicle crime30.8150.00%
Burglary30.81-40.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4230.457.69%
Shoplifting2111.32110.00%
Public order125.66-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour123.2350.00%
Other theft73.2375.00%
Burglary51.89400.00%
Possession of weapons41.350.00%
Drugs31.08-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime20.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-50.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3926.68-2.50%
Public order1910.51111.11%
Drugs125.120.00%
Shoplifting103.2366.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.6914.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.16-20.00%
Other theft41.08-55.56%
Vehicle crime11.08-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4026.4125.00%
Drugs1210.78-47.83%
Other theft93.2312.50%
Public order92.43-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour72.4375.00%
Shoplifting61.89-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.6225.00%
Other crime51.35150.00%
Vehicle crime21.350.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3226.41-8.57%
Drugs238.62155.56%
Public order166.2045.45%
Other theft84.3133.33%
Shoplifting72.1616.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.89-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0833.33%
Vehicle crime21.08100.00%
Other crime20.54100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3524.2520.69%
Public order119.4322.22%
Anti-social behaviour102.9611.11%
Drugs92.69-25.00%
Other theft62.43-25.00%
Shoplifting61.620.00%
Theft from the person51.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.35-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2923.7152.63%
Drugs127.8233.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.2350.00%
Public order92.43-18.18%
Other theft82.4314.29%
Shoplifting62.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.62-16.67%
Burglary31.35200.00%
Vehicle crime30.81200.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.86-55.81%
Public order115.12-15.38%
Drugs92.9650.00%
Other theft72.4375.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.8920.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.62-57.14%
Shoplifting61.6220.00%
Other crime21.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4326.1486.96%
Criminal damage and arson1411.59600.00%
Public order133.7762.50%
Drugs63.5020.00%
Shoplifting51.6266.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.35-50.00%
Other theft41.35-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.08-20.00%
Theft from the person21.08100.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.86-37.84%
Anti-social behaviour106.200.00%
Public order82.69-55.56%
Other theft62.160.00%
Drugs51.620.00%
Vehicle crime51.35150.00%
Shoplifting31.350.00%
Other crime20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-77.78%
Burglary20.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.54-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3727.220.00%
Public order189.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.690.00%
Other theft62.430.00%
Drugs51.620.00%
Bicycle theft41.350.00%
Burglary41.080.00%
Shoplifting31.080.00%
Possession of weapons20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20246
December 202314
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 124 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
July 20243
June 202412
May 202412
April 202423
March 20249
February 202412
January 20249
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20247
June 20244
May 20249
April 20248
March 20246
February 20248
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 139 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 202412
June 202419
May 20249
April 202416
March 202411
February 20249
January 202411
December 202313
November 20238
October 202318

A total of 124 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202424
July 202421
June 202410
May 20246
April 20247
March 20246
February 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 401 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202430
July 202442
June 202439
May 202440
April 202432
March 202435
February 202429
January 202419
December 202343
November 202323
October 202337

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202412
June 20248
May 20247
April 20244
March 202410
February 20249
January 20246
December 20235
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20245
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total28
    Shoplifting20
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bus/Coach Station
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Eastbank Street Square
    Total8
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total7
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Royal Terrace
    Total6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 7. St Andrew'S Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Wellington Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Queen Anne Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Coronation Walk
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Waverley Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. Talbot Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Hulme Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hodge Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Southern Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lord Street West
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Beach Priory Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Priory Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Beechfield Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Belmont Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. The Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. King Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Market Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Trinity Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1