Crime Rates at Sussex Close, Bootle, L20 3NS

Sussex Close area has the 34th lowest crime rate of 95 local areas in Derby , and the 297th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Sussex Close (L20 3NS) in the last 12 months was 79.4 per 1,000 residents and was 41.3% lower than the Derby average (135.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 300.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 34.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Sussex Close (L20 3NS), the main crime hotspot is near Mill Lane. Police recorded 47 crimes here, including 30 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.