What is the crime rate in L38?

As of February 2026, L38 has a crime rate of 4.46 per 1,000 residents, based on 11 recorded offences.

What is the most common crime in L38?

The most common crime type in L38 is Criminal damage and arson with 4 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 36.4% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in L38?

As of February 2026, L38 has a crime rate of 4.46 per 1,000 residents, based on 11 recorded offences.

What is the most common crime in L38?

The most common crime type in L38 is Criminal damage and arson with 4 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 36.4% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Police.uk

L38 Crime Intelligence Report

L38 recorded 11 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 4.46 per 1,000 residents. Crime has decreased by 26.7% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 57.1% higher.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

trending_down -26.7% vs last month

Crime Rate

4.46per 1k

Low Risk

Active Postcodes

132

Within L38 district

Sefton

2,467

Estimated population

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Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
Lunt'S Lane Map	total: 6 Criminal damage and arson: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 2	6
Thistledown Drive Map	total: 2 Anti-social behaviour: 2	2
Blundell Avenue Map	total: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1	1
Thirlmere Road Map	total: 1 Criminal damage and arson: 1	1
Copper Beech View Map	total: 1 Vehicle crime: 1	1

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

11 Total

Criminal Damage & Arson

36.4%

Violence & Sexual Offences

27.3%

Anti-social Behaviour

18.2%

Vehicle Crime

9.1%

Weapons Possession

9.1%

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Month-on-Monthtrending_down -26.7%

Year-on-Yeartrending_up +57.1%

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