PR8 5LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR8 5LH

PR8 5LH, Sefton has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.41 per 1,000 population. This PR8 5LH 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 5LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR8 5LH, encompassing approximately 1168 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR8 5LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Langford Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Redwood Way with total crimes: 3
  • Wight Moss Way with total crimes: 2

PR8 5LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.13100.00%
Other theft21.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.710.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.700.00%
Drugs21.71100.00%
Public order21.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.71-66.67%
Drugs11.710.00%
Public order10.860.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.85200.00%
Burglary15.130.00%
Public order10.86-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.1350.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.99100.00%
Public order23.420.00%
Drugs11.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.57-60.00%
Burglary11.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.13-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour14.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.41125.00%
Drugs17.700.00%
Public order10.860.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.9933.33%
Public order13.420.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Drugs10.860.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.57-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.550.00%
Public order37.700.00%
Drugs22.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Other crime10.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20239
November 20234
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
November 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Langford Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Redwood Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Wight Moss Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Sangness Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Winston Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Blue Bird Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1