PORTLAND STREET, PR8 6LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR8 6LX

PORTLAND STREET, PR8 6LX, Sefton has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.40 per 1,000 population. This PR8 6LX 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 6LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR8 6LX, encompassing approximately 2726 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR8 6LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Cemetery Road with total crimes: 2

PORTLAND STREET, PR8 6LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.40-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour32.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.30-40.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In July 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 offences97.70125.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.300.00%
Public order21.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.67-42.86%
Burglary21.470.00%
Public order20.73-50.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.13-12.50%
Public order42.57-42.86%
Drugs11.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.33300.00%
Public order72.93600.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.57100.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.67-77.78%
Drugs20.730.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.37-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.23125.00%
Public order63.30200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.30-20.00%
Public order21.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73100.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences54.40-28.57%
Drugs21.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.7740.00%
Public order22.57-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.0325.00%
Public order41.83300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.770.00%
Burglary21.470.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20249
June 20244
May 20247
April 20248
March 20242
February 20249
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20247
March 20241
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 6LX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Cemetery Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Meadow Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rivermeade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Walnut Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1