COLCHESTER ROAD, PR8 6XJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR8 6XJ

COLCHESTER ROAD, PR8 6XJ, Sefton has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.47 per 1,000 population. This PR8 6XJ 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 6XJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR8 6XJ, encompassing approximately 1874 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR8 6XJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heanor Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Langford Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Sawdon Avenue with total crimes: 2

COLCHESTER ROAD, PR8 6XJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.4760.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.270.00%
Shoplifting21.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.070.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.200.00%
Vehicle crime12.670.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.800.00%
Shoplifting22.670.00%
Public order11.07-50.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.93-16.67%
Public order22.67100.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.87500.00%
Shoplifting13.200.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.53-83.33%
Public order10.53-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.3350.00%
Public order23.20100.00%
Other theft21.070.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.130.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.67-71.43%
Drugs12.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.13250.00%
Other theft27.470.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.67-20.00%
Shoplifting12.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.670.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20241
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 202314
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Heanor Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Langford Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Sawdon Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Ripon Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Glaisdale Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Sangness Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Winston Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1