BALFOUR ROAD, PR8 6LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR8 6LE

BALFOUR ROAD, PR8 6LE, Sefton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.88 per 1,000 population. This PR8 6LE 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 6LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR8 6LE, encompassing approximately 3399 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

PR8 6LE 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
  • Princes Gardens with total crimes: 2

BALFOUR ROAD, PR8 6LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences155.88-11.76%
Burglary24.410.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.94-19.05%
Public order45.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.7161.54%
Criminal damage and arson76.18250.00%
Public order22.060.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.88-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-60.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.77400.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.41150.00%
Public order31.47200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.94-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.06100.00%
Public order20.59100.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.53-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson12.06-66.67%
Public order10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.59-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson33.82200.00%
Drugs20.88100.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.880.00%
Drugs14.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.710.00%

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 offences84.41-20.00%
Burglary22.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.120.00%
Other theft22.940.00%
Public order20.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202417
July 202421
June 202413
May 202415
April 20243
March 20247
February 20247
January 202413
December 202316
November 202316
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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 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 6LE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Moreland Drive
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences9
  • 2. Curzon Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
  • 3. Princes Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. A570
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Balfour Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Grundy Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Burglary1