PR8 5AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR8 5AS

PR8 5AS, Sefton has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.89 per 1,000 population. This PR8 5AS 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 5AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR8 5AS, encompassing approximately 4074 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR8 5AS area, explore the PR8 5AS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR8 5AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Claremont Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Bury Road with total crimes: 3
  • Banastre Road with total crimes: 2

PR8 5AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.8940.00%
Other crime23.44100.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49100.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.15-9.09%
Vehicle crime32.45200.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Public order20.49100.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.40-26.67%
Burglary32.700.00%
Shoplifting30.74-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-50.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.61200.00%
Shoplifting53.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2333.33%
Public order30.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.93-50.00%
Shoplifting51.23400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.15233.33%
Public order42.45300.00%
Other theft30.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Shoplifting10.49-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson43.44-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.98-50.00%
Shoplifting20.74100.00%
Other theft20.49-50.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.47400.00%
Other theft41.230.00%
Public order40.98300.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences123.6820.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.950.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.4411.11%
Other theft22.45-33.33%
Burglary10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.6612.50%
Public order32.210.00%
Other theft30.7450.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.91-33.33%
Public order31.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.950.00%
Burglary31.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 202411
June 202415
May 20245
April 202410
March 20243
February 20246
January 202412
December 202310
November 20239
October 20238
September 202312

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
September 20232

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
September 20235

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR8 5AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Claremont Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Bury Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Banastre Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bolton Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Boundary Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Cemetery Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Meadow Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ericson Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Alma Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Eastbourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Brewery Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Warwick Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1