MERLEWOOD AVENUE, PR9 7NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR9 7NS

MERLEWOOD AVENUE, PR9 7NS, Sefton has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.26 per 1,000 population. This PR9 7NS 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 7NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR9 7NS, encompassing approximately 1535 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR9 7NS area, explore the PR9 7NS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR9 7NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blundell Lane with total crimes: 2
  • The Mallards with total crimes: 1
  • Highfield Road with total crimes: 1

MERLEWOOD AVENUE, PR9 7NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.26-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.560.00%
Other theft13.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary13.260.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.56-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.95200.00%
Other theft11.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.910.00%
Public order12.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.56300.00%
Other theft12.610.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.65-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.26-33.33%
Other theft11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.510.00%
Public order31.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.2650.00%
Other theft11.950.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.910.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.300.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231
October 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
November 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR9 7NS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Blundell Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Mallards
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1