L2 0PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L2 0PL

L2 0PL, Liverpool has recorded a total of 345 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 219.84 per 1,000 population. This L2 0PL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader L2 postcode area, which has experienced 141 crimes and a crime rate of 50.90 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this L2 0PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L2 0PL, encompassing approximately 1569 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L2 0PL area, explore the L2 0PL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (100) incidents (-11.50% decrease)
  • Drugs: (51) incidents (15.91% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (46) incidents (109.09% increase)

L2 0PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rainford Gardens with total crimes: 63
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 56
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 25

L2 0PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences100219.84-11.50%
Drugs5163.7215.91%
Shoplifting4632.50109.09%
Other theft3329.310.00%
Public order3021.03-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson2419.1271.43%
Anti-social behaviour2215.29-37.14%
Bicycle theft1014.02900.00%
Theft from the person86.37-33.33%
Burglary75.10-36.36%
Possession of weapons64.4650.00%
Vehicle crime53.82-44.44%
Other crime23.19-66.67%
Robbery11.27-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113216.6610.78%
Drugs4472.01-25.42%
Anti-social behaviour3528.0412.90%
Public order3422.3013.33%
Other theft3321.6726.92%
Shoplifting2221.0346.67%
Criminal damage and arson1414.020.00%
Theft from the person128.9271.43%
Burglary117.6537.50%
Vehicle crime97.0128.57%
Other crime65.7450.00%
Possession of weapons43.82-50.00%
Robbery22.550.00%
Bicycle theft11.27-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences102199.457.37%
Drugs5965.0022.92%
Anti-social behaviour3137.60-13.89%
Public order3019.75-34.78%
Other theft2619.1230.00%
Shoplifting1516.57-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson149.56-33.33%
Possession of weapons88.9260.00%
Burglary85.10-11.11%
Theft from the person75.10-41.67%
Vehicle crime74.4675.00%
Other crime44.46100.00%
Bicycle theft22.55-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95203.9123.38%
Drugs4860.5420.00%
Public order4630.5915.00%
Anti-social behaviour3629.3150.00%
Criminal damage and arson2122.9423.53%
Other theft2013.38-25.93%
Shoplifting1712.74-34.62%
Theft from the person1210.8350.00%
Burglary97.650.00%
Possession of weapons55.74150.00%
Vehicle crime43.19300.00%
Bicycle theft32.55200.00%
Other crime21.91100.00%
Robbery21.27100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77174.600.00%
Drugs4049.0721.21%
Public order4025.49-2.44%
Other theft2725.4935.00%
Shoplifting2617.2130.00%
Anti-social behaviour2416.5741.18%
Criminal damage and arson1715.29-5.56%
Burglary910.830.00%
Theft from the person85.740.00%
Possession of weapons25.100.00%
Other crime11.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.64-75.00%
Robbery10.64-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77162.49-3.75%
Public order4149.0713.89%
Drugs3326.130.00%
Other theft2021.03-28.57%
Shoplifting2012.745.26%
Criminal damage and arson1812.7428.57%
Anti-social behaviour1711.47-29.17%
Burglary910.83-25.00%
Theft from the person85.740.00%
Bicycle theft45.10300.00%
Other crime22.55-33.33%
Robbery21.27-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.27100.00%
Vehicle crime21.27-84.62%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences80175.24-14.89%
Public order3650.989.09%
Drugs3322.9422.22%
Other theft2821.03-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour2417.84-36.84%
Shoplifting1915.29-45.71%
Criminal damage and arson1412.11-50.00%
Vehicle crime138.92-13.33%
Burglary128.2833.33%
Theft from the person87.6533.33%
Robbery35.10-66.67%
Other crime31.91-25.00%
Bicycle theft11.91-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.64-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94216.02-20.34%
Anti-social behaviour3859.9080.95%
Other theft3524.21-2.78%
Shoplifting3522.30118.75%
Public order3322.306.45%
Criminal damage and arson2821.0312.00%
Drugs2717.84-35.71%
Vehicle crime1517.21-11.76%
Burglary99.560.00%
Robbery95.74125.00%
Theft from the person65.74-50.00%
Possession of weapons43.82300.00%
Other crime42.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft22.55-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118218.5720.41%
Drugs4275.1916.67%
Other theft3626.7628.57%
Public order3122.94-13.89%
Criminal damage and arson2519.7525.00%
Anti-social behaviour2115.93-12.50%
Vehicle crime1713.3821.43%
Shoplifting1610.83-38.46%
Theft from the person1210.20-20.00%
Burglary97.650.00%
Other crime85.74100.00%
Robbery45.10100.00%
Bicycle theft32.55-57.14%
Possession of weapons11.91-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98204.5512.64%
Drugs3662.450.00%
Public order3622.94-16.28%
Other theft2822.9455.56%
Shoplifting2617.84-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour2416.57-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson2015.2981.82%
Theft from the person1512.74-21.05%
Vehicle crime149.5675.00%
Burglary98.92-25.00%
Bicycle theft75.74133.33%
Other crime44.46-20.00%
Robbery22.55100.00%
Possession of weapons21.27-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87210.9211.54%
Anti-social behaviour5155.440.00%
Public order4332.5010.26%
Drugs3627.4028.57%
Shoplifting2922.9452.63%
Theft from the person1918.4858.33%
Other theft1812.11-41.94%
Burglary1211.47-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson117.650.00%
Possession of weapons87.01166.67%
Vehicle crime85.10-20.00%
Other crime55.1025.00%
Bicycle theft33.19-72.73%
Robbery11.91-85.71%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78205.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour5149.700.00%
Public order3932.500.00%
Other theft3124.850.00%
Drugs2819.750.00%
Burglary1917.840.00%
Shoplifting1912.110.00%
Theft from the person1212.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.650.00%
Bicycle theft117.010.00%
Vehicle crime107.010.00%
Robbery76.370.00%
Other crime44.460.00%
Possession of weapons32.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 374 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
July 202435
June 202431
May 202436
April 202424
March 202417
February 202424
January 202438
December 202321
November 202324
October 202351
September 202351

A total of 217 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202414
June 202414
May 202421
April 202417
March 202418
February 202414
January 202428
December 202325
November 202320
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 477 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202451
July 202444
June 202459
May 202448
April 202440
March 202433
February 202433
January 202427
December 202342
November 202336
October 202336
September 202328

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 335 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202433
July 202433
June 202426
May 202420
April 202427
March 202420
February 202428
January 202435
December 202336
November 202328
October 202318
September 202331

A total of 46 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 439 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202430
July 202434
June 202430
May 202446
April 202440
March 202441
February 202436
January 202433
December 202331
November 202336
October 202343
September 202339

A total of 290 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202446
July 202422
June 202415
May 202417
April 202426
March 202420
February 202419
January 202435
December 202316
November 202326
October 202329
September 202319

A total of 127 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202412
June 20247
May 202412
April 20248
March 20248
February 20248
January 20246
December 202312
November 202315
October 202319
September 202312

A total of 1119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 93.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024100
July 2024113
June 2024102
May 202495
April 202477
March 202477
February 202480
January 202494
December 2023118
November 202398
October 202387
September 202378

A total of 123 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202411
June 20248
May 20249
April 20249
March 20249
February 202412
January 20249
December 20239
November 20239
October 202312
September 202319

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20249
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 48 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233
September 202311

A total of 105 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20249
June 20247
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 202413
January 202415
December 202317
November 202314
October 20238
September 202310

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L2 0PL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. 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
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total56
    Violence and sexual offences29
    Public order10
    Drugs4
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total25
    Drugs11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Lord Street
    Total18
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bus/Coach Station
    Total12
    Drugs7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Mann Island
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Stanley Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Temple Court
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Water Street
    Total9
    Drugs8
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Castle Hill
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Hartley Quay
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Castle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Tithebarn Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Sweeting Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 16. Old Ropery
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Dale Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Old Hall Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Rainford Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Fenwick Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 21. Georges Pierhead
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. New Quay
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hale Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. High Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Davies Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 26. Hockenhall Alley
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Strand Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 28. Pier Head Ferry Terminal
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Sir Thomas Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Red Cross Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1