PR8 6RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR8 6RQ

PR8 6RQ, Sefton has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.73 per 1,000 population. This PR8 6RQ 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 6RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR8 6RQ, encompassing approximately 2227 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR8 6RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 8
  • Sawdon Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Sheepfold Close with total crimes: 1

PR8 6RQ 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.73-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour43.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.800.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.9822.22%
Anti-social behaviour44.94-20.00%
Public order31.80-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

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 offences910.32-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.0466.67%
Public order42.24100.00%
Other theft31.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.35100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.5311.11%
Anti-social behaviour34.4950.00%
Public order21.35-50.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In May 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 offences99.8880.00%
Public order44.040.00%
Bicycle theft21.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.90-80.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.18-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson52.24400.00%
Public order42.2433.33%
Drugs11.800.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.63-10.00%
Public order34.040.00%
Drugs11.350.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.2825.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.49100.00%
Other theft20.90-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.73-70.37%
Other theft33.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.81125.00%
Public order312.12200.00%
Drugs11.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.1820.00%
Other theft25.390.00%
Public order10.90-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.980.00%
Public order44.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20249
June 202410
May 20249
April 20245
March 20249
February 202410
January 20248
December 202327
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 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 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 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 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Sawdon Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Sheepfold Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cravens Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Rivermeade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. A570
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sangness Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1