PR8 2AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR8 2AQ

PR8 2AQ, Sefton has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.32 per 1,000 population. This PR8 2AQ 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 2AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR8 2AQ, encompassing approximately 3413 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR8 2AQ area, explore the PR8 2AQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR8 2AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aughton Mews with total crimes: 3
  • Railway Terrace with total crimes: 2
  • Southern Road with total crimes: 2

PR8 2AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.3237.50%
Public order33.220.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.9814.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.34200.00%
Drugs20.88100.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.81600.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.05-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Drugs10.29-66.67%
Public order10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.81300.00%
Drugs31.1750.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.29-75.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.57300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1733.33%
Other theft41.170.00%
Drugs21.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson32.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.29-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.64-28.57%
Drugs21.46-33.33%
Public order10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.69250.00%
Vehicle crime42.050.00%
Drugs31.1750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.17-83.33%
Drugs20.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.520.00%
Burglary11.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.3950.00%
Public order41.76300.00%
Vehicle crime31.17200.00%
Other crime20.88100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.81-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.340.00%
Public order21.460.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20247
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20247
January 20242
December 202312
November 20236
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20244
October 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
February 20241
December 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR8 2AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Aughton Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Railway Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Southern Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lord Street West
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Beach Priory Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Priory Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Beechfield Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Belmont Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Prince Charles Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Trinity Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Lulworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Palatine Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Saxon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1