PR8 5LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR8 5LA

PR8 5LA, Sefton has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.07 per 1,000 population. This PR8 5LA 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 5LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR8 5LA, encompassing approximately 595 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

PR8 5LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Foul Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 1
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 1

PR8 5LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.0750.00%
Shoplifting25.04-50.00%
Other theft13.36-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting420.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.72-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.36-33.33%
Other theft23.36-33.33%
Other crime13.360.00%
Robbery11.680.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour325.1950.00%
Public order35.040.00%
Other theft35.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.04200.00%
Possession of weapons15.040.00%
Drugs11.680.00%
Burglary11.680.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order311.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.04-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.36-50.00%
Burglary11.680.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour418.47300.00%
Shoplifting26.72100.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.36100.00%
Drugs13.360.00%
Other theft11.68-75.00%
Public order11.68-50.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft416.79300.00%
Public order26.720.00%
Shoplifting13.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.68-80.00%
Robbery11.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.680.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour516.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences18.40-50.00%
Drugs11.680.00%
Shoplifting11.680.00%
Other theft11.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.680.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.040.00%
Vehicle crime13.360.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour311.750.00%
Shoplifting15.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.680.00%
Public order11.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.680.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order210.07100.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.360.00%
Other theft11.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.680.00%
Vehicle crime11.680.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting411.75100.00%
Burglary16.720.00%
Other theft11.680.00%
Public order11.680.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23.360.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting26.720.00%
Other theft13.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
January 20243
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 3 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

A total of 3 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
November 20231

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Foul Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. New Foul Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Meols Cop Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1