PR8 5BF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR8 5BF

PR8 5BF, Sefton has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.99 per 1,000 population. This PR8 5BF 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 5BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR8 5BF, encompassing approximately 1847 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

PR8 5BF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 8
  • Heanor Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Sawdon Avenue with total crimes: 2

PR8 5BF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.990.00%
Shoplifting45.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.170.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Public order10.54-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.45-15.38%
Shoplifting45.95100.00%
Public order32.17-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.62-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.3244.44%
Public order77.0440.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.79-20.00%
Other theft42.170.00%
Shoplifting22.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.6128.57%
Public order54.8725.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.7125.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.710.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Vehicle crime21.08100.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.4575.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.790.00%
Public order42.17100.00%
Shoplifting32.17200.00%
Bicycle theft21.620.00%
Other theft11.08-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.58-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson42.17300.00%
Other theft32.170.00%
Public order21.620.00%
Shoplifting11.080.00%

In March 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 offences1112.4510.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.950.00%
Other theft31.6250.00%
Public order21.62100.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.20233.33%
Criminal damage and arson35.41200.00%
Other theft21.62-33.33%
Burglary11.080.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft37.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.62-88.00%
Public order21.62-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.49127.27%
Public order513.53400.00%
Other theft32.710.00%
Vehicle crime11.620.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.2857.14%
Shoplifting45.95100.00%
Other theft32.17200.00%
Public order11.62-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.280.00%
Public order43.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.170.00%
Shoplifting21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Bicycle theft11.080.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 202413
June 20249
May 20247
April 20244
March 202411
February 202410
January 20243
December 202325
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
March 20243
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Heanor Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Sawdon Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Ripon Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Sheepfold Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cravens Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. New Foul Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Meols Cop Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1