MATLOCK CLOSE, PR8 5EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR8 5EB

MATLOCK CLOSE, PR8 5EB, Sefton has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.64 per 1,000 population. This PR8 5EB 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 5EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR8 5EB, encompassing approximately 3229 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR8 5EB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bury Road with total crimes: 3
  • Boundary Street with total crimes: 2
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2

MATLOCK CLOSE, PR8 5EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.6412.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.6460.00%
Vehicle crime32.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences52.79-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.550.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.64166.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.48-33.33%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.48-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour30.9350.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.6475.00%
Other theft32.17200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Public order10.62-75.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order42.79300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24100.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

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 offences124.6420.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.720.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.7242.86%
Other theft13.100.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.410.00%
Public order22.17100.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.330.00%
Robbery12.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20247
March 20244
January 202412
December 202310
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242

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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 5EB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bury Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Boundary Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Cemetery Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Meadow Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Eastbourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brewery Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Warwick Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Broome Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1