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

Overview of Crime in PR8 6HZ

FOREST ROAD, PR8 6HZ, Sefton has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.33 per 1,000 population. This PR8 6HZ 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 6HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR8 6HZ, encompassing approximately 3636 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-60.98% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

PR8 6HZ 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
  • Sussex Road with total crimes: 3

FOREST ROAD, PR8 6HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.33-60.98%
Vehicle crime34.4050.00%
Other crime20.83-60.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4116.2378.26%
Other crime511.28400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.380.00%
Public order41.1033.33%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-85.71%
Drugs10.28-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.7391.67%
Criminal damage and arson76.33133.33%
Public order31.930.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.50-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.30-25.00%
Drugs20.83-60.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.63300.00%
Drugs55.50400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.38300.00%
Public order31.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.03-50.00%
Drugs11.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.4042.86%
Vehicle crime12.75-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.58-65.00%
Vehicle crime21.930.00%
Drugs20.55-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.4333.33%
Drugs35.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83200.00%
Other theft10.830.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.780.00%
Burglary24.130.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.5087.50%
Vehicle crime24.130.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.68-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour22.20-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.880.00%
Other theft43.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202441
July 202423
June 202412
May 202420
April 20245
March 202410
February 20247
January 202420
December 202315
November 202315
October 20238
September 202313

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
September 20234

A total of 3 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
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 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 6HZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Moreland Drive
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences9
  • 2. Curzon Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
  • 3. Sussex Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Princes Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ash Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chambres Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Balfour Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Grundy Close
    Total1
    Other crime1