MEOLS COP ROAD, PR8 6JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR8 6JU

MEOLS COP ROAD, PR8 6JU, Sefton has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.16 per 1,000 population. This PR8 6JU 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 6JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR8 6JU, encompassing approximately 1419 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

PR8 6JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barclay Place with total crimes: 3
  • Bretton Fold with total crimes: 2
  • Peel Street with total crimes: 1

MEOLS COP ROAD, PR8 6JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.16-16.67%
Shoplifting23.520.00%
Drugs11.41-50.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.75-40.00%
Drugs24.23100.00%
Shoplifting21.41100.00%
Public order11.41-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.79100.00%
Public order47.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.8250.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.11-33.33%
Drugs11.410.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.75-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour33.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.11100.00%
Burglary11.410.00%

In May 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 offences79.1675.00%
Vehicle crime24.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.410.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.340.00%
Other theft22.820.00%
Other crime11.410.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.64-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.410.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.9325.00%
Public order13.520.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.86-33.33%
Drugs42.82300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.820.00%
Other theft11.410.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.04-33.33%
Possession of weapons24.230.00%
Drugs11.410.00%
Public order10.700.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.6880.00%
Shoplifting36.34200.00%
Other theft22.110.00%
Other crime11.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.45-16.67%
Other theft23.520.00%
Burglary11.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-50.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.70-50.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences68.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.410.00%
Shoplifting21.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 202410
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20239
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
March 20242
January 20242
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Barclay Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Bretton Fold
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Peel Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Mellors Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Butts Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Foul Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Meols Cop Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Burglary1