AYR CLOSE, PR8 5PA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR8 5PA

AYR CLOSE, PR8 5PA, Sefton has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.37 per 1,000 population. This PR8 5PA 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 5PA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR8 5PA, encompassing approximately 2024 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

PR8 5PA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 1

AYR CLOSE, PR8 5PA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.37-10.00%
Shoplifting44.44100.00%
Public order31.98-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.8411.11%
Public order54.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.47-20.00%
Other theft41.980.00%
Shoplifting21.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.8450.00%
Public order54.4425.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.4725.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.470.00%
Other crime20.99100.00%
Vehicle crime20.99100.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.960.00%
Public order41.98100.00%
Shoplifting31.98200.00%
Bicycle theft21.480.00%
Other theft10.99-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.93-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson31.48200.00%
Other theft31.480.00%
Public order21.480.00%
Shoplifting10.990.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.3757.14%
Anti-social behaviour35.430.00%
Other theft31.48200.00%
Public order21.48100.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%

In February 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 offences75.93133.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.46100.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Other theft10.49-66.67%
Public order10.490.00%

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 theft35.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.48-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour21.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Public order10.49-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.80162.50%
Public order510.37400.00%
Other theft32.470.00%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.9014.29%
Shoplifting43.95100.00%
Other theft31.98200.00%
Public order11.48-75.00%

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 offences79.380.00%
Public order43.4633.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.98100.00%
Shoplifting20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%
Other theft10.49-66.67%

In September 2023, 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 offences78.890.00%
Public order33.460.00%
Other theft31.480.00%
Shoplifting21.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
March 20243
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202410
June 20249
May 20246
April 20243
March 202411
February 20247
January 20243
December 202321
November 20238
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. New Foul Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Sawdon Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cheltenham Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ripon Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Heanor Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1