L2 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L2

L2, Liverpool has recorded a total of 564 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 203.61 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this L2 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around L2, encompassing approximately 2770 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (158) incidents (-14.13% decrease)
  • Drugs: (94) incidents (40.30% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (91) incidents (-9.90% decrease)

L2 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 47
  • Rainford Gardens with total crimes: 41
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 34

L2 Crime Map

Postcodes in L2

The postcode district are associated with the L2, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The L2 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 158 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158203.61-14.13%
Drugs9457.0440.30%
Shoplifting9133.94-9.90%
Public order6532.85-13.33%
Other theft4423.47-2.22%
Anti-social behaviour4215.88-22.22%
Theft from the person2015.1666.67%
Burglary117.22-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson103.97-70.59%
Vehicle crime93.610.00%
Other crime63.25-14.29%
Bicycle theft62.17-53.85%
Possession of weapons42.17-55.56%
Robbery41.4433.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 184 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences184225.99-0.54%
Shoplifting10166.4326.25%
Public order7536.462.74%
Drugs6727.08-10.67%
Anti-social behaviour5424.19-15.62%
Other theft4519.49-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson3416.2536.00%
Bicycle theft1312.27160.00%
Burglary134.69-13.33%
Theft from the person124.69-47.83%
Possession of weapons94.3350.00%
Vehicle crime93.25-18.18%
Other crime73.25-30.00%
Robbery32.53-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 185 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185227.08-5.13%
Shoplifting8066.790.00%
Drugs7528.88-30.56%
Public order7327.0812.31%
Anti-social behaviour6426.354.92%
Other theft4823.10-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson2517.3319.05%
Theft from the person239.0364.29%
Burglary158.3015.38%
Vehicle crime115.4222.22%
Other crime103.97100.00%
Robbery93.61125.00%
Possession of weapons63.25-14.29%
Bicycle theft52.17-16.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 195 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 108 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195230.696.56%
Drugs10870.4017.39%
Shoplifting8038.995.26%
Public order6528.88-26.97%
Anti-social behaviour6123.47-1.61%
Other theft5122.026.25%
Criminal damage and arson2118.41-44.74%
Theft from the person147.58-17.65%
Burglary135.05-18.75%
Vehicle crime94.69125.00%
Possession of weapons73.2540.00%
Bicycle theft62.53-33.33%
Other crime52.170.00%
Robbery41.81-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 183 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences183235.382.23%
Drugs9266.0622.67%
Public order8933.215.95%
Shoplifting7632.13-8.43%
Anti-social behaviour6227.4429.17%
Other theft4822.38-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson3817.3335.71%
Theft from the person1713.72-19.05%
Burglary166.140.00%
Bicycle theft95.78200.00%
Robbery83.25300.00%
Other crime52.89150.00%
Possession of weapons51.8125.00%
Vehicle crime41.8133.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 179 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179218.052.29%
Public order8464.62-4.55%
Shoplifting8330.32-20.19%
Drugs7529.96-21.88%
Other theft5627.0833.33%
Anti-social behaviour4820.22-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson2817.33-6.67%
Theft from the person2110.1116.67%
Burglary167.5823.08%
Possession of weapons45.7833.33%
Bicycle theft31.44-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Other crime21.08-33.33%
Robbery20.72-60.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 175 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 104 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175231.771.74%
Shoplifting10463.1818.18%
Drugs9637.5533.33%
Public order8834.6611.39%
Anti-social behaviour5731.7711.76%
Other theft4220.585.00%
Criminal damage and arson3015.1615.38%
Theft from the person1810.83-14.29%
Burglary136.50-35.00%
Robbery54.6925.00%
Bicycle theft51.81-28.57%
Other crime31.810.00%
Possession of weapons31.0850.00%
Vehicle crime31.08-81.25%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 172 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences172216.978.18%
Shoplifting8862.09-6.38%
Public order7931.7721.54%
Drugs7228.52-13.25%
Anti-social behaviour5125.99-16.39%
Other theft4018.41-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson2614.44-18.75%
Theft from the person219.3940.00%
Burglary207.5842.86%
Vehicle crime167.22-23.81%
Bicycle theft75.78250.00%
Robbery42.53-63.64%
Other crime31.44-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.08-71.43%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 159 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159225.27-16.75%
Shoplifting9457.4027.03%
Drugs8333.94-20.95%
Public order6529.96-8.45%
Anti-social behaviour6123.4729.79%
Other theft5522.02-20.29%
Criminal damage and arson3219.86-37.25%
Vehicle crime2111.55-25.00%
Theft from the person157.58-48.28%
Burglary145.42-22.22%
Robbery115.0522.22%
Possession of weapons73.9775.00%
Other crime52.53-37.50%
Bicycle theft21.81-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 191 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 105 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences191256.3227.33%
Drugs10568.9547.89%
Shoplifting7437.91-9.76%
Public order7126.7112.70%
Other theft6925.6325.45%
Criminal damage and arson5124.9145.71%
Anti-social behaviour4718.41-7.84%
Theft from the person2916.977.41%
Vehicle crime2810.4721.74%
Burglary1810.1138.46%
Robbery96.5050.00%
Other crime83.25-11.11%
Bicycle theft62.89-53.85%
Possession of weapons42.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 150 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences150217.333.45%
Shoplifting8254.15-19.61%
Drugs7129.6012.70%
Public order6325.63-16.00%
Other theft5522.7457.14%
Anti-social behaviour5119.86-33.77%
Criminal damage and arson3518.4125.00%
Theft from the person2712.64-3.57%
Vehicle crime239.7576.92%
Bicycle theft138.308.33%
Burglary134.69-27.78%
Other crime94.6928.57%
Robbery63.250.00%
Possession of weapons42.17-60.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145223.47-15.20%
Shoplifting10252.3541.67%
Anti-social behaviour7736.8211.59%
Public order7527.80-9.64%
Drugs6327.08-3.08%
Other theft3522.74-18.60%
Criminal damage and arson2812.6412.00%
Theft from the person2810.11-9.68%
Burglary1810.11-28.00%
Vehicle crime136.50-13.33%
Bicycle theft124.69-29.41%
Possession of weapons104.33233.33%
Other crime73.6140.00%
Robbery62.53-45.45%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 171 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences171229.240.00%
Public order8361.730.00%
Shoplifting7229.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour6925.990.00%
Drugs6524.910.00%
Other theft4323.470.00%
Theft from the person3115.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson2511.190.00%
Burglary259.030.00%
Bicycle theft179.030.00%
Vehicle crime156.140.00%
Robbery115.420.00%
Other crime53.970.00%
Possession of weapons31.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 744 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 57.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202454
July 202464
June 202461
May 202462
April 202448
March 202457
February 202451
January 202461
December 202347
November 202351
October 202377
September 202369

A total of 383 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.46 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202434
July 202425
June 202421
May 202438
April 202428
March 202430
February 202426
January 202432
December 202351
November 202335
October 202328
September 202325

A total of 1066 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 82.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202494
August 202467
July 202475
June 2024108
May 202492
April 202475
March 202496
February 202472
January 202483
December 2023105
November 202371
October 202363
September 202365

A total of 631 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202445
July 202448
June 202451
May 202448
April 202456
March 202442
February 202440
January 202455
December 202369
November 202355
October 202335
September 202343

A total of 975 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 75.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202475
July 202473
June 202465
May 202489
April 202484
March 202488
February 202479
January 202465
December 202371
November 202363
October 202375
September 202383

A total of 1127 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 86.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202491
August 2024101
July 202480
June 202480
May 202476
April 202483
March 2024104
February 202488
January 202494
December 202374
November 202382
October 2023102
September 202372

A total of 2247 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 172.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 195 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024158
August 2024184
July 2024185
June 2024195
May 2024183
April 2024179
March 2024175
February 2024172
January 2024159
December 2023191
November 2023150
October 2023145
September 2023171

A total of 205 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202415
June 202413
May 202416
April 202416
March 202413
February 202420
January 202414
December 202318
November 202313
October 202318
September 202325

A total of 276 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202412
July 202423
June 202414
May 202417
April 202421
March 202418
February 202421
January 202415
December 202329
November 202327
October 202328
September 202331

A total of 75 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202410
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20239
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 68 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20246
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 202310
September 20233

A total of 104 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 20245
June 20246
May 20249
April 20243
March 20245
February 20247
January 20242
December 20236
November 202313
October 202312
September 202317

A total of 82 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20249
June 20244
May 20248
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 202411
December 20239
November 20236
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 164 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 202411
June 20249
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 202416
January 202421
December 202328
November 202323
October 202313
September 202315

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L2 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total47
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs7
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Rainford Gardens
    Total41
    Shoplifting20
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft5
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Robbery1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Shoplifting8
    Public order5
    Other theft4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total33
    Shoplifting17
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Church Street
    Total30
    Public order7
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Whitechapel
    Total28
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Back Lime Street
    Total27
    Public order10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total26
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Drugs6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Parker Street
    Total24
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Lord Street
    Total22
    Drugs8
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 11. St George'S Place
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Castle Hill
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Elliot Street
    Total14
    Drugs7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total12
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Camden Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Stanley Street
    Total11
    Drugs4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Rainford Square
    Total11
    Drugs5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Sweeting Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Old Ropery
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Bolton Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Mann Island
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 22. Standish Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Skelhorne Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 24. William Brown Street
    Total6
    Drugs5
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Back Commutation Row
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 26. Water Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 27. Johnson Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. James Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Public order1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Lace Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4