KENT ROAD, PR8 4BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR8 4BJ

KENT ROAD, PR8 4BJ, Sefton has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.78 per 1,000 population. This PR8 4BJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PR8 postcode area, which has experienced 483 crimes and a crime rate of 8.54 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PR8 4BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR8 4BJ, encompassing approximately 3970 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR8 4BJ area, explore the PR8 4BJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

PR8 4BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glenrose Terrace with total crimes: 2
  • Kent Road with total crimes: 2
  • Birkdale (Station) with total crimes: 2

KENT ROAD, PR8 4BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.78-50.00%
Public order31.260.00%
Vehicle crime30.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.81-16.67%
Shoplifting62.5250.00%
Public order31.510.00%
Burglary30.760.00%
Bicycle theft20.760.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-33.33%
Other theft10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.559.09%
Shoplifting43.02-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.01-25.00%
Public order30.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-50.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.3022.22%
Shoplifting52.77150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.26300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.010.00%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.28125.00%
Public order22.27100.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.2833.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.01-42.86%
Drugs21.010.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.78-12.50%
Other theft41.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.010.00%
Shoplifting20.760.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.2714.29%
Drugs12.010.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.270.00%
Other theft21.76-50.00%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.7916.67%
Other theft41.76300.00%
Public order31.010.00%
Theft from the person20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.280.00%
Public order31.51200.00%
Shoplifting20.760.00%
Other crime10.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.010.00%
Shoplifting20.760.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202410
June 202412
May 202411
April 20249
March 20244
February 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236
September 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20244
March 20244
February 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR8 4BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Glenrose Terrace
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Kent Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Birkdale (Station)
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Boundary Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Banastre Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Duke Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Spring Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Birkdale
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Welbeck Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Grove Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Mosley Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1