PR8 2LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR8 2LU

PR8 2LU, Sefton has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.69 per 1,000 population. This PR8 2LU 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 2LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR8 2LU, encompassing approximately 1066 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR8 2LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lynton Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Dunbar Road with total crimes: 1

PR8 2LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.69-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.810.00%
Other theft10.940.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.5725.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.690.00%
Public order10.940.00%

In July 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 offences47.50-20.00%
Drugs23.750.00%
Public order11.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.63400.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.69-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson25.630.00%
Vehicle crime21.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.880.00%
Public order10.940.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.880.00%
Public order10.940.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.88-66.67%
Other theft10.940.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.75200.00%
Public order12.810.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.810.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Public order10.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241
February 20241

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20242

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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April 20242
February 20242

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lynton Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Dunbar Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1