RUFFORD ROAD, PR9 8HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR9 8HU

RUFFORD ROAD, PR9 8HU, Sefton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.88 per 1,000 population. This PR9 8HU 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 8HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR9 8HU, encompassing approximately 2907 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR9 8HU area, explore the PR9 8HU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

PR9 8HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Drewitt Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Ribble Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Bartons Close with total crimes: 2

RUFFORD ROAD, PR9 8HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.8844.44%
Public order34.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-33.33%
Burglary10.690.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In August 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 offences96.88-10.00%
Public order33.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.03-40.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.5311.11%
Anti-social behaviour53.440.00%
Burglary11.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.82125.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.10100.00%
Public order20.69-33.33%
Drugs10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.47-69.23%
Public order31.38200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.030.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.5344.44%
Criminal damage and arson24.47100.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Public order10.34-75.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In March 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 offences95.85-10.00%
Public order43.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.380.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences105.8566.67%
Public order43.44300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.100.00%
Public order12.060.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.1020.00%
Other crime12.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51.72-28.57%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 202410
June 20249
May 20244
April 202413
March 20249
February 202410
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR9 8HU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Drewitt Crescent
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Ribble Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
  • 3. Bartons Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ridge Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Ploughmans Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bridge Wills Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Baytree Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. North Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Holmdale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1