PR9 0AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR9 0AZ

PR9 0AZ, Sefton has recorded a total of 216 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 93.54 per 1,000 population. This PR9 0AZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PR9 postcode area, which has experienced 275 crimes and a crime rate of 6.34 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PR9 0AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR9 0AZ, encompassing approximately 2309 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR9 0AZ area, explore the PR9 0AZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (73) incidents (43.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (69.57% increase)
  • Public order: (25) incidents (8.70% increase)

PR9 0AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • London Street with total crimes: 22
  • Cable Street with total crimes: 20
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14

PR9 0AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7393.5443.14%
Shoplifting3931.6169.57%
Public order2516.898.70%
Anti-social behaviour2210.8346.67%
Drugs199.5311.76%
Criminal damage and arson98.2312.50%
Other theft83.9014.29%
Vehicle crime53.46400.00%
Burglary42.170.00%
Robbery31.730.00%
Theft from the person31.300.00%
Other crime21.300.00%
Bicycle theft20.87-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5168.42-25.00%
Public order2322.09-4.17%
Shoplifting239.969.52%
Drugs179.96-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour157.367.14%
Criminal damage and arson86.5033.33%
Other theft73.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft53.03400.00%
Burglary42.17-42.86%
Possession of weapons21.73-50.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6879.259.68%
Public order2429.45-14.29%
Shoplifting2110.3923.53%
Drugs189.0920.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.8055.56%
Other theft146.0640.00%
Burglary76.0640.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.0320.00%
Possession of weapons42.6033.33%
Robbery21.73100.00%
Other crime20.87100.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.43-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6269.29-11.43%
Public order2826.85100.00%
Shoplifting1712.13-34.62%
Drugs157.367.14%
Other theft106.5011.11%
Anti-social behaviour94.33-40.00%
Burglary53.9066.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.17-44.44%
Possession of weapons32.17-25.00%
Theft from the person21.300.00%
Other crime10.87-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-50.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7074.9227.27%
Shoplifting2630.3144.44%
Anti-social behaviour1511.26114.29%
Public order146.50-51.72%
Drugs146.0640.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.06-10.00%
Other theft93.9028.57%
Vehicle crime53.900.00%
Possession of weapons42.170.00%
Burglary31.7350.00%
Other crime21.300.00%
Bicycle theft20.870.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5561.9312.24%
Public order2923.8252.63%
Shoplifting1812.56-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson107.80-16.67%
Drugs104.3325.00%
Other theft74.33-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.03-66.67%
Other crime23.030.00%
Burglary20.87-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.87100.00%
Robbery10.870.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4966.69-10.91%
Anti-social behaviour2121.22133.33%
Shoplifting219.09-16.00%
Public order199.0958.33%
Criminal damage and arson128.2371.43%
Other theft105.20400.00%
Drugs84.3314.29%
Theft from the person63.460.00%
Burglary32.600.00%
Possession of weapons21.30100.00%
Bicycle theft10.87-66.67%
Robbery10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5555.4322.22%
Shoplifting2523.8247.06%
Public order1210.83-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.20-10.00%
Drugs73.90-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson73.03-50.00%
Other crime33.0350.00%
Bicycle theft31.300.00%
Burglary31.30-40.00%
Other theft21.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4558.90-30.77%
Public order2019.4925.00%
Shoplifting178.666.25%
Criminal damage and arson147.3616.67%
Drugs136.06225.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.6366.67%
Other theft64.33-14.29%
Burglary52.600.00%
Vehicle crime22.17-33.33%
Other crime20.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Theft from the person10.43-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6558.4622.64%
Public order1628.15-5.88%
Shoplifting166.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson126.9371.43%
Other theft75.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.03-57.14%
Drugs42.60-50.00%
Theft from the person41.73300.00%
Vehicle crime31.73-62.50%
Robbery11.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5361.50-30.26%
Public order1722.95-54.05%
Shoplifting167.3623.08%
Anti-social behaviour146.93-30.00%
Vehicle crime86.0660.00%
Drugs83.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.46-12.50%
Other theft73.03-41.67%
Burglary63.0320.00%
Other crime22.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.87-60.00%
Robbery10.87-75.00%
Theft from the person10.43-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7687.050.00%
Public order3732.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour2016.020.00%
Shoplifting138.660.00%
Other theft125.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.200.00%
Drugs83.460.00%
Vehicle crime53.460.00%
Bicycle theft52.170.00%
Burglary52.170.00%
Robbery42.170.00%
Other crime41.730.00%
Possession of weapons21.730.00%
Theft from the person20.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 264 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202423
July 202424
June 202428
May 202414
April 202429
March 202419
February 202412
January 202420
December 202316
November 202317
October 202337

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202415
July 202414
June 20249
May 202415
April 20247
March 202421
February 20249
January 202410
December 20236
November 202314
October 202320

A total of 722 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202451
July 202468
June 202462
May 202470
April 202455
March 202449
February 202455
January 202445
December 202365
November 202353
October 202376

A total of 141 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202417
July 202418
June 202415
May 202414
April 202410
March 20248
February 20247
January 202413
December 20234
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 252 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202423
July 202421
June 202417
May 202426
April 202418
March 202421
February 202425
January 202417
December 202316
November 202316
October 202313

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20246
June 20245
May 20249
April 202410
March 202412
February 20247
January 202414
December 202312
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
March 20246
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 99 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202414
June 202410
May 20249
April 20247
March 202410
February 20242
January 20246
December 20237
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR9 0AZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. London Street
    Total22
    Shoplifting17
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cable Street
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Nevill Street
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs3
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. West Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Glebe Place
    Total13
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 7. Albert Place
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Victoria Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Bus/Coach Station
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Eastbank Street Square
    Total8
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Hoghton Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Scarisbrick Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 14. St Andrew'S Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
  • 15. Bath Street North
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Bold Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Queen Anne Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Stanley Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Waverley Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 20. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Union Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hoghton Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 23. Johnson Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Booth Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bank Square
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Hulme Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Wesley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 28. Southport
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Hodge Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Lord Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1