FOLKESTONE ROAD, PR8 5PH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR8 5PH

FOLKESTONE ROAD, PR8 5PH, Sefton has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.13 per 1,000 population. This PR8 5PH 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 5PH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR8 5PH, encompassing approximately 2171 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR8 5PH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 8
  • Heanor Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Langford Drive with total crimes: 3

FOLKESTONE ROAD, PR8 5PH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.07150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.300.00%
Shoplifting21.380.00%
Public order10.92-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.2937.50%
Anti-social behaviour25.070.00%
Public order20.92-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.21-27.27%
Public order43.68-20.00%
Other theft31.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.38-60.00%
Shoplifting20.920.00%
Drugs10.920.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.9010.00%
Public order55.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.3066.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.30100.00%
Other crime20.92100.00%
Vehicle crime20.92100.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%

In May 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 offences1011.97400.00%
Public order54.61150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.300.00%
Bicycle theft11.380.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.68100.00%
Other theft20.92-33.33%
Public order20.92-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.92-81.82%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.2183.33%
Public order35.07200.00%
Other theft31.38200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.760.00%
Other theft10.92-66.67%
Public order10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.45-75.00%
Other theft32.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Public order10.46-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.20118.18%
Public order411.050.00%
Other theft21.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.4537.50%
Other theft25.07100.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.91-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson23.680.00%
Public order20.92-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.970.00%
Public order75.070.00%
Vehicle crime23.220.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Drugs20.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 20248
June 202411
May 202410
April 20242
March 202411
February 20246
January 20246
December 202324
November 202311
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 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
June 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
September 20232

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

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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR8 5PH 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. Langford Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Sawdon Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Ripon Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Glaisdale Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Sangness Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Winston Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1