PR8 5JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR8 5JH

PR8 5JH, Sefton has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.21 per 1,000 population. This PR8 5JH 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 5JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR8 5JH, encompassing approximately 1357 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

PR8 5JH 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 5JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.21-9.09%
Shoplifting47.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.9533.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.950.00%
Other theft11.47-50.00%
Public order10.74-50.00%

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 offences1119.1610.00%
Shoplifting48.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.95-40.00%
Public order22.21-66.67%
Other theft21.47-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1022.8425.00%
Public order67.3720.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.420.00%
Other theft53.680.00%
Shoplifting23.680.00%
Possession of weapons11.470.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.4233.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.89-16.67%
Public order53.680.00%
Other crime23.680.00%
Vehicle crime21.47100.00%
Burglary11.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.42500.00%
Public order54.4266.67%
Shoplifting33.68200.00%
Other theft22.21-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft612.53200.00%
Public order34.4250.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.21-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.210.00%
Shoplifting11.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-83.33%
Robbery10.740.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.68150.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.420.00%
Public order21.47100.00%
Other theft21.47100.00%
Drugs11.470.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%

In February 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 offences46.6333.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.95100.00%
Other theft11.47-66.67%
Public order10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-50.00%

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 theft311.0550.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.21-76.92%
Anti-social behaviour32.210.00%
Vehicle crime22.210.00%
Shoplifting11.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-50.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Public order10.74-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.6862.50%
Public order49.58300.00%
Vehicle crime22.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.47100.00%
Other theft21.47-33.33%
Burglary11.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.0060.00%
Shoplifting55.89150.00%
Other theft33.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.21-50.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Public order10.74-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.310.00%
Shoplifting23.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.470.00%
Public order21.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.580.00%
Shoplifting23.680.00%
Public order21.470.00%
Vehicle crime21.470.00%
Other theft11.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 202410
June 20248
May 20246
April 20243
March 202410
February 20244
January 20243
December 202313
November 20238
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20241
March 20246
January 20243
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR8 5JH 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. Foul Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. New Foul Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Meols Cop Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1