WESTCLIFFE ROAD, PR8 2BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR8 2BN

WESTCLIFFE ROAD, PR8 2BN, Sefton has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.04 per 1,000 population. This PR8 2BN 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 2BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR8 2BN, encompassing approximately 1830 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

PR8 2BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 28
  • Southern Road with total crimes: 2
  • Lord Street West with total crimes: 2

WESTCLIFFE ROAD, PR8 2BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2024.04-4.76%
Violence and sexual offences810.93100.00%
Other theft64.37500.00%
Drugs33.280.00%
Public order21.640.00%
Vehicle crime21.09100.00%
Robbery11.090.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2118.5761.54%
Violence and sexual offences411.47-33.33%
Drugs32.19200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.640.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1315.841200.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.10-25.00%
Public order33.28-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.64-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.09100.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Drugs10.55-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.47100.00%
Public order44.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.190.00%
Drugs21.64-33.33%
Burglary11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Other theft10.55-80.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft59.2925.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.73-20.00%
Drugs32.190.00%
Bicycle theft11.640.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.1925.00%
Other theft42.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.190.00%
Shoplifting11.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.74200.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.2833.33%
Drugs22.19-50.00%
Other theft21.09-50.00%
Shoplifting11.090.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft49.8333.33%
Drugs42.1933.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.1950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.640.00%
Vehicle crime21.09100.00%
Public order11.09-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In January 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs37.100.00%
Other theft31.6450.00%
Public order21.64100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.09-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.01200.00%
Other theft23.280.00%
Public order11.09-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order34.9250.00%
Other theft21.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.09-75.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.930.00%
Other theft24.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202421
July 202413
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
March 20246
February 20242
October 20232

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total28
    Shoplifting20
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Southern Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lord Street West
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Beach Priory Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Priory Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Beechfield Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Belmont Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Esplanade
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Lulworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Palatine Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Warren Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1