L2 2AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L2 2AE

L2 2AE, Liverpool has recorded a total of 340 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 122.74 per 1,000 population. This L2 2AE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader L2 postcode area, which has experienced 109 crimes and a crime rate of 39.35 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this L2 2AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L2 2AE, encompassing approximately 2770 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L2 2AE area, explore the L2 2AE Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the L2 2AE area, visit the L2 2AE House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (101) incidents (-19.84% decrease)
  • Drugs: (63) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (42) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

L2 2AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 47
  • Rainford Gardens with total crimes: 41
  • Whitechapel with total crimes: 28

L2 2AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences101122.74-19.84%
Drugs6336.4631.25%
Shoplifting4222.74-22.22%
Public order3015.16-28.57%
Other theft2910.83-6.45%
Anti-social behaviour2610.47-27.78%
Theft from the person129.3933.33%
Criminal damage and arson114.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime93.97-18.18%
Burglary63.25-40.00%
Robbery52.17400.00%
Possession of weapons31.81-57.14%
Other crime21.08-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.72-85.71%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126147.65-2.33%
Shoplifting5445.49100.00%
Drugs4819.4920.00%
Public order4217.337.69%
Anti-social behaviour3615.16-5.26%
Other theft3113.00-8.82%
Criminal damage and arson2211.1937.50%
Vehicle crime117.9422.22%
Burglary103.97-28.57%
Theft from the person93.61-40.00%
Possession of weapons73.250.00%
Bicycle theft72.53250.00%
Other crime52.53-37.50%
Robbery11.81-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129137.557.50%
Drugs4046.57-28.57%
Public order3914.445.41%
Anti-social behaviour3814.082.70%
Other theft3413.726.25%
Shoplifting2712.27-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson169.75-5.88%
Theft from the person155.7887.50%
Burglary145.4240.00%
Vehicle crime95.05-18.18%
Other crime83.2560.00%
Possession of weapons72.890.00%
Robbery32.5350.00%
Bicycle theft21.08-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences120135.74-0.83%
Drugs5643.32-9.68%
Anti-social behaviour3720.22-9.76%
Public order3713.36-32.73%
Other theft3213.3623.08%
Shoplifting3011.55-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson1710.83-46.88%
Vehicle crime116.14120.00%
Burglary103.97-23.08%
Theft from the person83.61-38.46%
Possession of weapons72.8940.00%
Other crime52.53150.00%
Bicycle theft41.81-20.00%
Robbery21.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences121149.8216.35%
Drugs6243.6840.91%
Public order5522.381.85%
Anti-social behaviour4119.8624.24%
Shoplifting3514.80-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson3212.6445.45%
Other theft2611.55-23.53%
Theft from the person139.3918.18%
Burglary134.69-7.14%
Bicycle theft54.69400.00%
Possession of weapons51.8166.67%
Vehicle crime51.81150.00%
Other crime21.81100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104133.571.96%
Public order5437.55-1.82%
Shoplifting4519.4940.62%
Drugs4416.25-8.33%
Other theft3415.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour3312.273.12%
Criminal damage and arson2211.91-4.35%
Burglary147.947.69%
Theft from the person115.0510.00%
Possession of weapons33.9750.00%
Vehicle crime21.08-60.00%
Robbery20.72-33.33%
Other crime10.72-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.36-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences102131.77-0.97%
Public order5536.8217.02%
Drugs4819.869.09%
Other theft3417.333.03%
Anti-social behaviour3212.27-8.57%
Shoplifting3211.5539.13%
Criminal damage and arson2311.5527.78%
Burglary138.30-18.75%
Theft from the person104.69-9.09%
Vehicle crime53.61-68.75%
Bicycle theft31.8150.00%
Other crime31.08-25.00%
Robbery31.08-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.08100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103128.88-8.85%
Public order4737.182.17%
Drugs4416.97-16.98%
Anti-social behaviour3515.88-25.53%
Other theft3312.64-23.26%
Shoplifting2311.91-43.90%
Criminal damage and arson188.30-48.57%
Burglary166.500.00%
Vehicle crime165.78-33.33%
Theft from the person115.7837.50%
Robbery43.97-55.56%
Other crime41.44-20.00%
Bicycle theft21.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.72-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113161.73-23.65%
Drugs5340.79-11.67%
Anti-social behaviour4719.1351.61%
Public order4616.97-2.13%
Other theft4316.61-8.51%
Shoplifting4115.5286.36%
Criminal damage and arson3514.80-14.63%
Vehicle crime2412.649.09%
Burglary168.660.00%
Robbery95.7880.00%
Theft from the person83.25-38.46%
Possession of weapons62.89100.00%
Other crime52.17-37.50%
Bicycle theft21.81-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 148 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148168.2317.46%
Drugs6053.4342.86%
Other theft4721.6634.29%
Public order4716.974.44%
Criminal damage and arson4116.9764.00%
Anti-social behaviour3114.80-13.89%
Shoplifting2211.19-35.29%
Vehicle crime227.940.00%
Burglary167.9414.29%
Theft from the person135.780.00%
Other crime84.6960.00%
Robbery52.8966.67%
Possession of weapons31.8150.00%
Bicycle theft31.08-62.50%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126148.010.00%
Public order4545.490.00%
Drugs4216.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour3615.160.00%
Other theft3513.000.00%
Shoplifting3412.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson2512.270.00%
Vehicle crime229.030.00%
Burglary147.940.00%
Theft from the person135.050.00%
Bicycle theft84.690.00%
Other crime52.890.00%
Robbery31.810.00%
Possession of weapons21.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 560 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202448
July 202440
June 202456
May 202462
April 202444
March 202448
February 202444
January 202453
December 202360
November 202342

A total of 378 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202431
July 202434
June 202432
May 202426
April 202434
March 202434
February 202433
January 202443
December 202347
November 202335

A total of 497 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202442
July 202439
June 202437
May 202455
April 202454
March 202455
February 202447
January 202446
December 202347
November 202345

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20249
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 385 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202454
July 202427
June 202430
May 202435
April 202445
March 202432
February 202423
January 202441
December 202322
November 202334

A total of 1293 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 117.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024101
August 2024126
July 2024129
June 2024120
May 2024121
April 2024104
March 2024102
February 2024103
January 2024113
December 2023148
November 2023126

A total of 123 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 202415
June 20248
May 202413
April 202411
March 202410
February 202411
January 20248
December 202313
November 202313

A total of 392 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202436
July 202438
June 202437
May 202441
April 202433
March 202432
February 202435
January 202447
December 202331
November 202336

A total of 262 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202422
July 202416
June 202417
May 202432
April 202422
March 202423
February 202418
January 202435
December 202341
November 202325

A total of 142 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202414
June 202410
May 202413
April 202414
March 202413
February 202416
January 202416
December 202316
November 202314

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20248
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235

A total of 136 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20249
June 202411
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 202416
January 202424
December 202322
November 202322

A total of 46 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
June 20247
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L2 2AE 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. Whitechapel
    Total28
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Lord Street
    Total22
    Drugs8
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Castle Hill
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total12
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Stanley Street
    Total11
    Drugs4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rainford Square
    Total11
    Drugs5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Sweeting Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Old Ropery
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Mann Island
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Standish Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Hatton Garden
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Water Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Johnson Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cockspur Street West
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 19. James Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Cockspur Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 21. Hale Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Drugs1
  • 22. Temple Court
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Mathew Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Hockenhall Alley
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Preston Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Red Cross Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 27. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Hadwens Buildings
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. George Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. High Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1