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

Overview of Crime in PR8 6RA

PORTLAND STREET, PR8 6RA, Sefton has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.30 per 1,000 population. This PR8 6RA 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 6RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR8 6RA, encompassing approximately 4520 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR8 6RA area, explore the PR8 6RA 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 (-34.78% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

PR8 6RA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Grove with total crimes: 5
  • St James Street with total crimes: 5
  • Sefton Street with total crimes: 3

PORTLAND STREET, PR8 6RA 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 Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.30-34.78%
Other theft43.32100.00%
Public order30.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.660.00%
Burglary20.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.22-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.6321.05%
Burglary35.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.660.00%
Drugs30.6650.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Public order10.22-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.9658.33%
Public order64.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3350.00%
Other theft20.66-33.33%
Drugs20.440.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.42-40.00%
Public order62.6520.00%
Other theft31.3350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-71.43%
Drugs20.44-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.1866.67%
Criminal damage and arson74.42600.00%
Drugs61.550.00%
Public order51.33-54.55%
Shoplifting31.1150.00%
Bicycle theft20.660.00%
Other theft20.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.0871.43%
Public order112.65120.00%
Other theft42.43300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88100.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.87-41.67%
Public order51.55-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson31.11-25.00%
Drugs20.66-50.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.520.00%
Public order92.65200.00%
Drugs41.99300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.88100.00%
Shoplifting20.88-66.67%
Other theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.19-20.00%
Shoplifting62.6550.00%
Public order31.33-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.1966.67%
Public order43.3233.33%
Shoplifting40.88-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.1980.00%
Shoplifting61.9950.00%
Other theft31.3350.00%
Public order30.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.22-66.67%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order65.75200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.3325.00%
Shoplifting41.11100.00%
Drugs30.8850.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-33.33%
Other theft20.44-33.33%
Other crime10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.090.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Other theft30.660.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202423
July 202419
June 202412
May 202420
April 202412
March 20247
February 202412
January 202412
December 202315
November 20239
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 202411
March 20245
February 20249
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20247
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 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
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bridge Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. St James Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sefton Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Duke Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hampton Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Cemetery Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Holland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shakespeare Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Ericson Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Walnut Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Ash Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1