DORSET AVENUE, PR8 3SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR8 3SW

DORSET AVENUE, PR8 3SW, Sefton has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.75 per 1,000 population. This PR8 3SW 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 3SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR8 3SW, encompassing approximately 2131 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR8 3SW area, explore the PR8 3SW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR8 3SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rose Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Heather Close with total crimes: 1
  • Meadow Lane with total crimes: 1

DORSET AVENUE, PR8 3SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences23.750.00%
Drugs20.94100.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.35-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.94-75.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.9716.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.880.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.69-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour22.81-33.33%
Drugs10.94-50.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.51-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour33.280.00%
Drugs21.41100.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.9783.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.16200.00%
Public order11.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences64.6920.00%
Other theft22.810.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.6966.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.35200.00%
Public order11.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.75-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.94-75.00%
Drugs10.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.51-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.88100.00%
Vehicle crime31.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.410.00%
Drugs20.940.00%
Public order10.940.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247
April 202411
March 20246
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR8 3SW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rose Crescent
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Heather Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Meadow Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Brookdale
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Keswick Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Vale Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1