PR8 5ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR8 5ER

PR8 5ER, Sefton has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.86 per 1,000 population. This PR8 5ER crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PR8 postcode area, which has experienced 483 crimes and a crime rate of 8.54 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PR8 5ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR8 5ER, encompassing approximately 2674 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

PR8 5ER 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
  • Carrwood Park with total crimes: 2

PR8 5ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.8640.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

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 offences53.37-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour21.870.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.24133.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.620.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.62-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.12100.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

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 offences75.2475.00%
Other theft32.62200.00%
Public order21.12100.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

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 offences43.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.500.00%
Public order10.75-66.67%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order32.99200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%

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 offences125.6120.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.490.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

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 offences104.4942.86%
Other theft13.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

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 offences74.110.00%
Public order22.62100.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

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 offences75.24-22.22%
Robbery12.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.730.00%
Burglary33.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20247
May 20243
April 20247
March 20244
January 202412
December 202310
November 20237
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
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
August 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20233

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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 2 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
September 20231

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Bury Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Boundary Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Carrwood Park
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Matlock Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Matlock Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Duke Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Meadow Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Warwick Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Warwick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1