WOLSTENHOLME SQUARE, L1 4JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L1 4JL

WOLSTENHOLME SQUARE, L1 4JL, Liverpool has recorded a total of 650 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 103.79 per 1,000 population. This L1 4JL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader L1 postcode area, which has experienced 938 crimes and a crime rate of 84.89 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this L1 4JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L1 4JL, encompassing approximately 6262 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L1 4JL area, explore the L1 4JL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (158) incidents (3.27% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (149) incidents (11.19% increase)
  • Drugs: (107) incidents (11.46% increase)

L1 4JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 73
  • Rainford Gardens with total crimes: 63
  • A5040 with total crimes: 44

WOLSTENHOLME SQUARE, L1 4JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 158 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 149 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158103.793.27%
Shoplifting14925.2311.19%
Drugs10723.7911.46%
Public order6217.09-23.46%
Anti-social behaviour399.90-15.22%
Other theft396.23-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson326.2333.33%
Theft from the person225.11-21.43%
Burglary193.5111.76%
Other crime83.0314.29%
Possession of weapons71.2816.67%
Bicycle theft41.120.00%
Robbery30.64-57.14%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 153 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 134 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences153104.75-13.07%
Shoplifting13424.438.06%
Drugs9621.4028.00%
Public order8115.3355.77%
Other theft5112.93-1.92%
Anti-social behaviour468.14-19.30%
Theft from the person287.3547.37%
Criminal damage and arson244.47-4.00%
Burglary173.8321.43%
Other crime72.7175.00%
Robbery71.1275.00%
Possession of weapons61.120.00%
Bicycle theft40.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-81.82%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 176 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 124 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17699.48-6.38%
Shoplifting12428.10-5.34%
Drugs7519.80-8.54%
Anti-social behaviour5711.9818.75%
Public order529.10-3.70%
Other theft528.30-10.34%
Criminal damage and arson258.30-7.41%
Theft from the person193.99-42.42%
Burglary143.0340.00%
Vehicle crime112.24175.00%
Possession of weapons61.76200.00%
Other crime40.96-33.33%
Robbery40.64-42.86%
Bicycle theft40.64-20.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 188 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 131 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188104.5911.90%
Shoplifting13130.0245.56%
Drugs8220.92-2.38%
Other theft5813.090.00%
Public order549.26-8.47%
Anti-social behaviour488.6214.29%
Theft from the person337.66-29.79%
Criminal damage and arson275.2722.73%
Burglary104.31-9.09%
Robbery71.6016.67%
Other crime61.1220.00%
Bicycle theft50.9666.67%
Vehicle crime40.8033.33%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 168 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16895.81-11.58%
Shoplifting9026.83-31.82%
Drugs8414.3720.00%
Public order5913.41-22.37%
Other theft589.4216.00%
Theft from the person479.2638.24%
Anti-social behaviour427.51-8.70%
Criminal damage and arson226.71-12.00%
Burglary113.51-35.29%
Robbery61.7650.00%
Other crime50.960.00%
Vehicle crime30.80-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.48200.00%
Possession of weapons20.48-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 190 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 132 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences190104.43-1.55%
Shoplifting13230.3434.69%
Public order7621.0820.63%
Drugs7012.144.48%
Other theft5011.1842.86%
Anti-social behaviour467.986.98%
Theft from the person347.35-38.18%
Criminal damage and arson255.4347.06%
Burglary173.99-19.05%
Vehicle crime52.71400.00%
Robbery40.80100.00%
Possession of weapons40.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.64-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 193 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19396.9316.97%
Shoplifting9830.82-32.88%
Drugs6715.650.00%
Public order6310.7026.00%
Theft from the person5510.0641.03%
Anti-social behaviour438.7830.30%
Other theft356.87-52.70%
Burglary215.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson173.350.00%
Bicycle theft72.7140.00%
Possession of weapons41.120.00%
Robbery20.64-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-80.00%
Other crime10.16-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 165 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 146 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165100.44-14.06%
Shoplifting14626.3540.38%
Other theft7423.3110.45%
Drugs6711.82-32.32%
Public order5010.70-9.09%
Theft from the person397.98-22.00%
Anti-social behaviour336.23-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson175.27-51.43%
Burglary142.71-17.65%
Robbery52.24-44.44%
Bicycle theft50.8025.00%
Vehicle crime50.80-54.55%
Other crime50.80-37.50%
Possession of weapons40.80-20.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 192 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 104 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences192111.9411.63%
Shoplifting10430.66-11.86%
Drugs9916.6141.43%
Other theft6715.81-6.94%
Public order5510.70-6.78%
Theft from the person508.78-32.43%
Anti-social behaviour457.9832.35%
Criminal damage and arson357.19105.88%
Burglary175.5921.43%
Vehicle crime112.71-21.43%
Robbery91.7650.00%
Other crime81.44-11.11%
Possession of weapons51.2866.67%
Bicycle theft40.80-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 172 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 118 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences172106.67-10.42%
Shoplifting11827.4712.38%
Theft from the person7418.845.71%
Other theft7211.824.35%
Drugs7011.5027.27%
Public order5911.18-15.71%
Anti-social behaviour349.42-24.44%
Criminal damage and arson175.43-39.29%
Vehicle crime142.7140.00%
Burglary142.2427.27%
Other crime92.2450.00%
Robbery61.44-25.00%
Bicycle theft60.96-14.29%
Possession of weapons30.96-25.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 192 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 105 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences192108.58-4.00%
Shoplifting10530.6640.00%
Public order7016.7727.27%
Theft from the person7011.1820.69%
Other theft6911.187.81%
Drugs5511.02-25.68%
Anti-social behaviour458.7825.00%
Criminal damage and arson287.1955.56%
Burglary114.47-26.67%
Vehicle crime101.76150.00%
Robbery81.60-27.27%
Bicycle theft71.280.00%
Other crime61.120.00%
Possession of weapons40.960.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 200 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences200100.1226.58%
Shoplifting7531.94-30.56%
Drugs7411.98-9.76%
Other theft6411.828.47%
Theft from the person5810.22-4.92%
Public order559.26-6.78%
Anti-social behaviour368.7838.46%
Criminal damage and arson185.75-28.00%
Burglary152.87275.00%
Robbery112.4022.22%
Bicycle theft71.76250.00%
Other crime61.1220.00%
Vehicle crime40.96-20.00%
Possession of weapons40.64-42.86%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 158 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 108 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15897.410.00%
Shoplifting10825.230.00%
Drugs8217.250.00%
Theft from the person6113.090.00%
Other theft599.740.00%
Public order599.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour269.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson254.150.00%
Robbery93.990.00%
Possession of weapons71.440.00%
Vehicle crime51.120.00%
Other crime50.800.00%
Burglary40.800.00%
Bicycle theft20.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 184 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202417
June 202414
May 202410
April 202411
March 202417
February 202421
January 202414
December 202317
November 202314
October 202311
September 202315
August 20234

A total of 2305 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 177.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 200 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024158
July 2024153
June 2024176
May 2024188
April 2024168
March 2024190
February 2024193
January 2024165
December 2023192
November 2023172
October 2023192
September 2023200
August 2023158

A total of 540 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202439
July 202446
June 202457
May 202448
April 202442
March 202446
February 202443
January 202433
December 202345
November 202334
October 202345
September 202336
August 202326

A total of 312 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202432
July 202424
June 202425
May 202427
April 202422
March 202425
February 202417
January 202417
December 202335
November 202317
October 202328
September 202318
August 202325

A total of 1028 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 79.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024107
July 202496
June 202475
May 202482
April 202484
March 202470
February 202467
January 202467
December 202399
November 202370
October 202355
September 202374
August 202382

A total of 70 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
February 20241
January 20245
December 20238
November 20239
October 20236
September 20236
August 20235

A total of 748 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 57.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202439
July 202451
June 202452
May 202458
April 202458
March 202450
February 202435
January 202474
December 202367
November 202372
October 202369
September 202364
August 202359

A total of 590 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
July 202428
June 202419
May 202433
April 202447
March 202434
February 202455
January 202439
December 202350
November 202374
October 202370
September 202358
August 202361

A total of 795 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 61.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202462
July 202481
June 202452
May 202454
April 202459
March 202476
February 202463
January 202450
December 202355
November 202359
October 202370
September 202355
August 202359

A total of 1514 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 116.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 149 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024149
July 2024134
June 2024124
May 2024131
April 202490
March 2024132
February 202498
January 2024146
December 2023104
November 2023118
October 2023105
September 202375
August 2023108

A total of 58 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234
August 20237

A total of 59 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237
September 20237
August 20232

A total of 81 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20247
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20239
November 20236
October 20238
September 202311
August 20239

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 202411
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20245
December 202311
November 202314
October 202310
September 20234
August 20235

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L1 4JL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total73
    Violence and sexual offences25
    Drugs11
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Criminal damage and arson7
    Other theft6
    Public order4
    Shoplifting3
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Rainford Gardens
    Total63
    Shoplifting35
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. A5040
    Total44
    Shoplifting28
    Drugs7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Back Lime Street
    Total38
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Public order10
    Drugs4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total36
    Shoplifting20
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total33
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Shoplifting8
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Church Street
    Total33
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order8
    Other theft3
    Possession of weapons2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Paradise Street
    Total30
    Shoplifting11
    Drugs6
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. College Lane
    Total27
    Shoplifting18
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parker Street
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting5
    Other crime2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. David Lewis Street
    Total22
    Drugs14
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Roe Alley
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs6
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Lawton Street
    Total17
    Drugs6
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bold Street
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Drugs5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 15. A5039
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Bus/Coach Station
    Total12
    Drugs7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Fleet Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 18. Canning Place
    Total10
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary3
    Drugs2
  • 20. Roscoe Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 21. Church Alley
    Total8
    Drugs5
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Upper Newington
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Suffolk Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Back Knight Street
    Total6
    Drugs3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Wood Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Police Station
    Total6
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bold Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 29. Gradwell Street
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. York Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1