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

Overview of Crime in PR8 6RB

PORTLAND STREET, PR8 6RB, Sefton has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.43 per 1,000 population. This PR8 6RB 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 6RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR8 6RB, encompassing approximately 4232 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR8 6RB area, explore the PR8 6RB 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 (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

PR8 6RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • St James Street with total crimes: 5
  • Sefton Street with total crimes: 3
  • Hampton Road with total crimes: 2

PORTLAND STREET, PR8 6RB 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 Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.43-33.33%
Other theft32.3650.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7150.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47100.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.627.14%
Anti-social behaviour23.540.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.9155.56%
Public order33.31-25.00%
Shoplifting20.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47100.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences94.96-18.18%
Public order42.13-20.00%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Shoplifting10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.1410.00%
Public order52.60-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.1850.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.14233.33%
Public order82.36100.00%
Other theft31.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order42.84-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.95-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.8571.43%
Public order82.84166.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.8950.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Shoplifting20.47-60.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.73-41.67%
Shoplifting51.6566.67%
Public order31.18-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.67140.00%
Public order42.84100.00%
Shoplifting30.95-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.7350.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.420.00%
Public order21.18-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order74.49250.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.65400.00%
Shoplifting41.18100.00%
Other theft10.95-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.070.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.470.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.470.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
July 202414
June 20249
May 202411
April 202410
March 20243
February 202412
January 20247
December 202312
November 20235
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20248
March 20244
February 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 4 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
July 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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