FOREST ROAD, PR8 6HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR8 6HX

FOREST ROAD, PR8 6HX, Sefton has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.61 per 1,000 population. This PR8 6HX 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 6HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR8 6HX, encompassing approximately 3227 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR8 6HX area, explore the PR8 6HX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

PR8 6HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moreland Drive with total crimes: 9
  • Curzon Road with total crimes: 5
  • Fir Street with total crimes: 3

FOREST ROAD, PR8 6HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.6131.25%
Burglary36.51200.00%
Other crime30.93200.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Drugs10.31-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.99-46.67%
Public order44.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2450.00%
Drugs30.93200.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-88.89%
Burglary10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.1876.47%
Criminal damage and arson99.30125.00%
Public order42.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.240.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.44-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson45.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.240.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.30340.00%
Public order46.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24100.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.41-28.57%
Robbery11.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.27-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson32.170.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.34-52.63%
Public order22.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.235.56%
Drugs45.89300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.24200.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.445.88%
Possession of weapons25.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.4488.89%
Other theft25.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In October 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 offences95.89-35.71%
Burglary22.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.200.00%
Public order34.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202416
July 202430
June 202417
May 202422
April 20245
March 20247
February 20249
January 202419
December 202318
November 202317
October 20239
September 202314

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
May 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20249
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Moreland Drive
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences9
  • 2. Curzon Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
  • 3. Fir Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Barclay Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Princes Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bretton Fold
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. A570
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Balfour Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Grundy Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Peel Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Mellors Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Butts Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Burglary1