L1 8LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L1 8LB

L1 8LB, Liverpool has recorded a total of 446 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 124.30 per 1,000 population. This L1 8LB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader L1 postcode area, which has experienced 910 crimes and a crime rate of 82.36 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this L1 8LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L1 8LB, encompassing approximately 3588 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L1 8LB area, explore the L1 8LB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (114) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (95) incidents (-18.80% decrease)
  • Drugs: (84) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

L1 8LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 66
  • Rainford Gardens with total crimes: 41
  • A5040 with total crimes: 41

L1 8LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114124.30-5.00%
Shoplifting9531.77-18.80%
Drugs8426.48-14.29%
Other theft3623.4116.13%
Public order3310.03-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour279.20-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson167.53-40.74%
Theft from the person154.467.14%
Burglary144.18-12.50%
Other crime43.9033.33%
Possession of weapons31.11-70.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.84-66.67%
Robbery10.28-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 117 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences120145.76-7.69%
Shoplifting11733.4424.47%
Drugs9832.6119.51%
Public order4527.31-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour3312.54-17.50%
Other theft319.20-27.91%
Criminal damage and arson278.6450.00%
Burglary167.5333.33%
Theft from the person144.46-36.36%
Possession of weapons103.90400.00%
Other crime32.79-57.14%
Robbery30.84-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Bicycle theft30.84200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences130141.586.56%
Shoplifting9436.238.05%
Drugs8226.206.49%
Public order5022.8519.05%
Other theft4313.9472.00%
Anti-social behaviour4011.9814.29%
Theft from the person2211.15120.00%
Criminal damage and arson186.1350.00%
Burglary125.02100.00%
Other crime73.3416.67%
Robbery41.95300.00%
Vehicle crime31.11-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.84-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.56-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences122122.35-3.17%
Shoplifting8734.002.35%
Drugs7724.25-1.28%
Public order4221.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour3511.7125.00%
Other theft259.75-26.47%
Criminal damage and arson126.97-45.45%
Theft from the person103.34-47.37%
Possession of weapons92.7980.00%
Other crime62.5150.00%
Burglary61.67-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.67-20.00%
Bicycle theft31.11-50.00%
Robbery10.840.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126128.765.00%
Shoplifting8535.1218.06%
Drugs7823.6921.88%
Public order4221.74-22.22%
Other theft3411.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour289.487.69%
Criminal damage and arson227.8037.50%
Theft from the person196.13-5.00%
Burglary75.3016.67%
Bicycle theft61.95500.00%
Vehicle crime51.67400.00%
Possession of weapons51.39150.00%
Other crime41.390.00%
Robbery11.11-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences120118.454.35%
Shoplifting7233.44-1.37%
Drugs6420.0730.61%
Public order5417.848.00%
Other theft3415.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour269.48-7.14%
Theft from the person207.2533.33%
Criminal damage and arson165.57-38.46%
Burglary64.46-40.00%
Robbery51.670.00%
Other crime41.39300.00%
Possession of weapons21.11-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115115.94-8.73%
Shoplifting7332.0540.38%
Public order5020.3531.58%
Drugs4913.94-19.67%
Other theft3413.6625.93%
Anti-social behaviour289.48-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson267.80116.67%
Theft from the person157.25-31.82%
Burglary104.18-44.44%
Possession of weapons62.79500.00%
Robbery51.6725.00%
Vehicle crime31.39200.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126109.5317.76%
Drugs6135.1264.86%
Shoplifting5217.00-46.39%
Public order3814.4931.03%
Anti-social behaviour3010.5915.38%
Other theft278.36-40.00%
Theft from the person227.5346.67%
Burglary186.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.02-40.00%
Robbery43.34-42.86%
Vehicle crime11.11-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.28-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107112.88-31.85%
Shoplifting9729.8253.97%
Other theft4527.034.65%
Drugs3712.54-49.32%
Public order2910.31-6.45%
Anti-social behaviour268.088.33%
Criminal damage and arson207.25-25.93%
Theft from the person155.57-34.78%
Burglary94.18-25.00%
Vehicle crime72.51-36.36%
Robbery71.9575.00%
Other crime31.95-62.50%
Possession of weapons30.840.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 157 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157134.3419.85%
Drugs7343.7614.06%
Shoplifting6320.35-18.18%
Other theft4317.562.38%
Public order3111.98-20.51%
Criminal damage and arson278.6442.11%
Anti-social behaviour247.530.00%
Theft from the person236.69-50.00%
Burglary126.410.00%
Vehicle crime113.34-15.38%
Other crime83.070.00%
Robbery42.230.00%
Possession of weapons31.11-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.84-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences131136.293.15%
Shoplifting7736.518.45%
Drugs6421.4616.36%
Theft from the person4617.8439.39%
Other theft4212.8223.53%
Public order3911.71-20.41%
Anti-social behaviour2410.87-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson196.69-20.83%
Vehicle crime135.3062.50%
Burglary123.6220.00%
Other crime83.34100.00%
Bicycle theft62.2320.00%
Possession of weapons41.67-33.33%
Robbery41.1133.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127131.270.00%
Shoplifting7135.400.00%
Drugs5519.790.00%
Public order4915.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour4213.660.00%
Other theft3411.710.00%
Theft from the person339.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson249.200.00%
Burglary106.690.00%
Vehicle crime82.790.00%
Possession of weapons62.230.00%
Bicycle theft51.670.00%
Other crime41.390.00%
Robbery31.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 502 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202445
July 202450
June 202442
May 202442
April 202454
March 202450
February 202438
January 202429
December 202331
November 202339
October 202349

A total of 1495 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 124.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 157 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024114
August 2024120
July 2024130
June 2024122
May 2024126
April 2024120
March 2024115
February 2024126
January 2024107
December 2023157
November 2023131
October 2023127

A total of 53 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20238
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 428 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202431
July 202443
June 202425
May 202434
April 202434
March 202434
February 202427
January 202445
December 202343
November 202342
October 202334

A total of 239 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202427
July 202418
June 202412
May 202422
April 202416
March 202426
February 202412
January 202420
December 202327
November 202319
October 202324

A total of 822 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202484
August 202498
July 202482
June 202477
May 202478
April 202464
March 202449
February 202461
January 202437
December 202373
November 202364
October 202355

A total of 254 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
July 202422
June 202410
May 202419
April 202420
March 202415
February 202422
January 202415
December 202323
November 202346
October 202333

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 363 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202433
July 202440
June 202435
May 202428
April 202426
March 202428
February 202430
January 202426
December 202324
November 202324
October 202342

A total of 54 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20242
June 20249
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 983 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202495
August 2024117
July 202494
June 202487
May 202485
April 202472
March 202473
February 202452
January 202497
December 202363
November 202377
October 202371

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 132 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202416
July 202412
June 20246
May 20247
April 20246
March 202410
February 202418
January 20249
December 202312
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20247
December 202311
November 202313
October 20238

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L1 8LB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total66
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Drugs11
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft5
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Rainford Gardens
    Total41
    Shoplifting20
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft5
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Robbery1
  • 3. A5040
    Total41
    Shoplifting30
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. 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
  • 5. Roe Alley
    Total27
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Drugs8
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Paradise Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting8
    Drugs6
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. David Lewis Street
    Total24
    Drugs8
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total23
    Drugs9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Lord Street
    Total22
    Drugs8
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 10. Castle Hill
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Rainford Square
    Total11
    Drugs5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. College Lane
    Total9
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft1
  • 13. Bus/Coach Station
    Total9
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Slater Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
  • 15. Old Ropery
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Mann Island
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Gradwell Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Wolstenholme Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 19. Price Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
  • 20. Canning Place
    Total5
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Hartley Quay
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Suffolk Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 23. Church Alley
    Total4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. James Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Temple Court
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Mathew Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Campbell Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. York Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Lydia Ann Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Beckwith Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1