LINAKER STREET, PR8 5DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR8 5DF

LINAKER STREET, PR8 5DF, Sefton has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.70 per 1,000 population. This PR8 5DF 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 5DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR8 5DF, encompassing approximately 4478 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR8 5DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • St James Street with total crimes: 5
  • Sefton Street with total crimes: 3
  • Duke Street with total crimes: 3

LINAKER STREET, PR8 5DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.70-15.00%
Public order33.80200.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.37100.00%
Other theft24.47100.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45100.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.02-41.18%
Public order22.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.4721.43%
Anti-social behaviour43.8033.33%
Drugs30.89-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-60.00%
Public order20.45100.00%
Shoplifting10.45-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.3755.56%
Criminal damage and arson53.13400.00%
Drugs41.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.89-25.00%
Other theft30.6750.00%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.9128.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.01300.00%
Public order30.89-25.00%
Other theft20.67100.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-75.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences74.91-36.36%
Public order41.56-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.890.00%
Drugs30.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.0357.14%
Public order52.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.12300.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Shoplifting20.45-60.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.90-46.15%
Shoplifting51.5625.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.69160.00%
Shoplifting42.90-33.33%
Public order20.89-50.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.8050.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.34-37.50%
Public order41.1233.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.8950.00%
Other theft30.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.22-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.800.00%
Shoplifting41.790.00%
Public order30.890.00%
Drugs30.670.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202420
July 202410
June 202417
May 202414
April 20249
March 20247
February 202411
January 20247
December 202313
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 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
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20244
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St James Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sefton Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Duke Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Aughton Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Banastre Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Railway Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. The Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Boundary Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Cemetery Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Shakespeare Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Ericson Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Alma Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Brewery Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1