BIRCH STREET, PR8 5EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR8 5EP

BIRCH STREET, PR8 5EP, Sefton has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.38 per 1,000 population. This PR8 5EP 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 5EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR8 5EP, encompassing approximately 2970 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR8 5EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Boundary Street with total crimes: 2
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

BIRCH STREET, PR8 5EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.3833.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.69200.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.3820.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.020.00%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

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 offences53.3725.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.34-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.350.00%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Public order10.34-75.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.04-50.00%
Public order41.35-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour21.35100.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.06100.00%
Public order72.69600.00%
Other theft22.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%

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 offences43.3733.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Other theft10.67-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Public order10.34-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order85.05166.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.69-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Other theft20.670.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.70-41.67%
Public order32.36200.00%
Drugs11.010.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.05100.00%
Drugs14.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.37-14.29%
Public order22.02-50.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

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 offences74.710.00%
Public order42.360.00%
Other theft11.350.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.710.00%
Burglary32.360.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20248
March 20244
February 20243
January 20247
December 202312
November 20236
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 7 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
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20247
March 20241
February 20248
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20241

A total of 2 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Boundary Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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