OAK STREET, PR8 6AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR8 6AL

OAK STREET, PR8 6AL, Sefton has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.93 per 1,000 population. This PR8 6AL 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 6AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR8 6AL, encompassing approximately 3765 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (270.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

PR8 6AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Luke'S Road with total crimes: 35
  • Hart Street with total crimes: 5
  • Maple Street with total crimes: 4

OAK STREET, PR8 6AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3715.93270.00%
Criminal damage and arson99.8380.00%
Public order52.3966.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.3333.33%
Other theft11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.33200.00%
Public order30.800.00%
Other crime20.80100.00%
Drugs10.53-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.39-58.33%
Drugs21.33-33.33%
Other crime10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.31140.00%
Drugs33.19200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.25-54.55%
Other theft41.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0650.00%
Drugs10.80-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.58120.00%
Drugs22.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In February 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 offences52.66-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.33-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.1133.33%
Public order33.19200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80100.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.9880.00%
Burglary22.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.9225.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.39-55.56%
Other theft11.060.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.330.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202437
July 202410
June 20245
May 202412
April 20245
March 202411
February 20245
January 202412
December 20239
November 20235
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20235

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR8 6AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Luke'S Road
    Total35
    Violence and sexual offences26
    Criminal damage and arson8
    Public order1
  • 2. Hart Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 3. Maple Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. B5276
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Blair Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sussex Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Princes Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Oak Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 9. Byrom Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Morven Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Myrtle Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lime Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Fir Street
    Total1
    Burglary1