DODWORTH AVENUE, PR8 6JP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR8 6JP

DODWORTH AVENUE, PR8 6JP, Sefton has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.12 per 1,000 population. This PR8 6JP 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 6JP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR8 6JP, encompassing approximately 3203 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR8 6JP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hart Street with total crimes: 5
  • Grundy Close with total crimes: 3
  • B5276 with total crimes: 3

DODWORTH AVENUE, PR8 6JP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.12-31.58%
Public order44.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.250.00%
Drugs30.94200.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-80.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.9358.33%
Criminal damage and arson55.93150.00%
Public order41.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2550.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.31-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.24220.00%
Public order24.990.00%
Drugs10.62-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In April 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 offences53.430.00%
Drugs21.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.37-16.67%
Public order21.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
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 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.43-53.85%
Public order21.870.00%
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 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.188.33%
Other theft24.060.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.310.00%
Possession of weapons23.750.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.2450.00%
Other theft23.750.00%
Drugs10.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
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 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.31-20.00%
Burglary22.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.680.00%
Public order23.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202419
June 202412
May 202416
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 202413
December 202312
November 202312
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 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 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hart Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 2. Grundy Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. B5276
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dodworth Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Princes Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Oak Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. Peel Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. A570
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Lime Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Balfour Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Haig Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fir Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Mellors Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Public order1