GLOUCESTER ROAD, PR8 2AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR8 2AU

GLOUCESTER ROAD, PR8 2AU, Sefton has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.93 per 1,000 population. This PR8 2AU 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 2AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR8 2AU, encompassing approximately 3316 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR8 2AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Claremont Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Aughton Mews with total crimes: 3
  • Railway Terrace with total crimes: 2

GLOUCESTER ROAD, PR8 2AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.9333.33%
Public order33.62200.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.43-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour32.710.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.2410.00%
Shoplifting63.32200.00%
Burglary21.81100.00%
Public order10.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.9342.86%
Anti-social behaviour43.01100.00%
Public order21.21-33.33%
Shoplifting20.60100.00%
Drugs20.60100.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other theft10.30-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.54250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.11100.00%
Other theft41.81300.00%
Public order31.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90100.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.6250.00%
Vehicle crime20.90100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.60-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.92-55.56%
Drugs21.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.43125.00%
Vehicle crime32.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Drugs10.60-66.67%
Other theft10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.11-50.00%
Drugs31.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.92100.00%
Burglary22.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.92300.00%
Vehicle crime31.21200.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime12.410.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.30-83.33%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.710.00%
Public order11.810.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 202411
June 202410
May 20247
April 20242
March 20244
February 20249
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 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 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Claremont Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Aughton Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Railway Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Southern Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Belmont Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Weld Parade
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Prince Charles Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Lulworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Palatine Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Saxon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Alma Road
    Total1
    Public order1