OVINGTON DRIVE, PR8 6JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR8 6JW

OVINGTON DRIVE, PR8 6JW, Sefton has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.62 per 1,000 population. This PR8 6JW 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 6JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR8 6JW, encompassing approximately 2435 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR8 6JW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 8
  • Heanor Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Sawdon Avenue with total crimes: 2

OVINGTON DRIVE, PR8 6JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.6211.11%
Anti-social behaviour54.11150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.050.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.1612.50%
Anti-social behaviour23.69-33.33%
Public order20.82-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.21-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour33.28-40.00%
Other theft31.230.00%
Public order31.230.00%
Shoplifting21.230.00%
Drugs10.820.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.85-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.69150.00%
Public order32.05-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23100.00%
Other crime20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.85233.33%
Public order54.1166.67%
Bicycle theft22.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order34.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.23-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson31.23200.00%
Other theft11.23-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.3983.33%
Public order34.52200.00%
Other theft21.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences64.11-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.460.00%
Other theft10.82-66.67%
Public order10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.93-73.08%
Other theft32.8750.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.96136.36%
Public order310.67200.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.1622.22%
Other theft24.52100.00%
Public order10.82-75.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.800.00%
Public order43.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20248
June 20249
May 202410
April 20243
March 202411
February 20246
January 20247
December 202326
November 202311
October 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Heanor Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Sawdon Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Ripon Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Sheepfold Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cravens Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Glaisdale Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Sangness Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Winston Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1