L2 2DP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L2 2DP

L2 2DP, Liverpool has recorded a total of 358 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 129.24 per 1,000 population. This L2 2DP 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 2DP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L2 2DP, encompassing approximately 2769 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (106) incidents (-13.82% decrease)
  • Drugs: (65) incidents (35.42% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (43) incidents (-23.21% decrease)

L2 2DP 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 2DP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106129.24-13.82%
Drugs6538.2735.42%
Shoplifting4323.47-23.21%
Public order3315.52-15.38%
Other theft3211.9110.34%
Anti-social behaviour2811.55-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson1310.11-40.91%
Theft from the person124.6933.33%
Vehicle crime94.330.00%
Burglary63.25-40.00%
Robbery52.17400.00%
Possession of weapons31.81-57.14%
Other crime21.08-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.72-87.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences123144.772.50%
Shoplifting5644.40115.38%
Drugs4820.2223.08%
Public order3917.332.63%
Anti-social behaviour3514.08-7.89%
Other theft2912.64-19.44%
Criminal damage and arson2210.4737.50%
Burglary107.94-28.57%
Theft from the person93.61-40.00%
Vehicle crime93.250.00%
Bicycle theft83.25700.00%
Possession of weapons72.8916.67%
Other crime52.53-37.50%
Robbery11.81-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences120133.210.84%
Drugs3943.32-29.09%
Anti-social behaviour3814.082.70%
Public order3813.72-7.32%
Other theft3613.729.09%
Shoplifting2613.00-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson169.39-11.11%
Theft from the person155.7887.50%
Burglary145.4240.00%
Vehicle crime95.05-25.00%
Other crime83.2560.00%
Possession of weapons62.89-14.29%
Robbery32.17200.00%
Bicycle theft11.08-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119140.07-9.85%
Drugs5542.96-6.78%
Public order4119.86-29.31%
Shoplifting3814.8015.15%
Anti-social behaviour3713.72-21.28%
Other theft3313.3622.22%
Criminal damage and arson1811.91-40.00%
Vehicle crime126.50140.00%
Burglary104.33-23.08%
Theft from the person83.61-42.86%
Possession of weapons72.8940.00%
Other crime52.5366.67%
Bicycle theft41.810.00%
Robbery11.44-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences132155.9620.00%
Drugs5947.6531.11%
Public order5821.30-1.69%
Anti-social behaviour4720.94-4.08%
Shoplifting3316.97-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson3011.9142.86%
Other theft2710.83-20.59%
Theft from the person149.7527.27%
Burglary135.05-7.14%
Possession of weapons54.6966.67%
Vehicle crime51.81150.00%
Bicycle theft41.81300.00%
Other crime31.4450.00%
Robbery21.080.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences110143.681.85%
Public order5939.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour4921.3022.50%
Drugs4517.69-8.16%
Shoplifting4516.2540.62%
Other theft3416.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson2112.27-8.70%
Burglary147.580.00%
Theft from the person115.0522.22%
Possession of weapons33.9750.00%
Other crime21.08-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.72-60.00%
Robbery20.72-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.72-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108139.354.85%
Public order5938.9928.26%
Drugs4921.3019.51%
Anti-social behaviour4017.69-4.76%
Other theft3414.443.03%
Shoplifting3212.2752.38%
Criminal damage and arson2311.5543.75%
Burglary148.30-12.50%
Theft from the person95.05-10.00%
Robbery53.2525.00%
Vehicle crime51.81-68.75%
Bicycle theft31.810.00%
Other crime31.08-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.080.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103129.24-11.97%
Public order4637.18-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour4216.61-47.50%
Drugs4115.16-21.15%
Other theft3314.80-25.00%
Shoplifting2111.91-48.78%
Burglary167.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson165.78-55.56%
Vehicle crime165.78-36.00%
Theft from the person105.7842.86%
Other crime53.610.00%
Robbery41.81-55.56%
Bicycle theft31.4450.00%
Possession of weapons21.08-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117176.90-24.52%
Anti-social behaviour8042.2437.93%
Drugs5228.880.00%
Public order5218.776.12%
Other theft4418.77-12.00%
Shoplifting4115.8878.26%
Criminal damage and arson3614.80-18.18%
Vehicle crime2513.0013.64%
Burglary169.036.67%
Robbery95.7880.00%
Theft from the person73.25-36.36%
Other crime52.53-16.67%
Possession of weapons41.8133.33%
Bicycle theft21.44-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 155 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155179.0619.23%
Anti-social behaviour5855.9641.46%
Drugs5220.948.33%
Other theft5018.7738.89%
Public order4918.058.89%
Criminal damage and arson4417.6976.00%
Shoplifting2315.88-32.35%
Vehicle crime228.3010.00%
Burglary157.940.00%
Theft from the person115.42-21.43%
Other crime63.9720.00%
Robbery52.17150.00%
Possession of weapons31.8150.00%
Bicycle theft31.08-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences130153.7917.12%
Drugs4846.9320.00%
Public order4517.33-4.26%
Anti-social behaviour4116.25-31.67%
Other theft3614.8024.14%
Shoplifting3413.00-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson2512.2792.31%
Vehicle crime209.0342.86%
Burglary157.22-21.05%
Theft from the person145.42-22.22%
Bicycle theft95.050.00%
Other crime53.25-16.67%
Robbery21.81100.00%
Possession of weapons20.72-77.78%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences111154.150.91%
Anti-social behaviour6040.070.00%
Shoplifting5121.6664.52%
Public order4718.41-7.84%
Drugs4016.9714.29%
Other theft2914.44-17.14%
Burglary1910.47-17.39%
Theft from the person186.8620.00%
Vehicle crime146.50-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson135.05-27.78%
Bicycle theft94.69-25.00%
Possession of weapons93.25125.00%
Other crime63.25100.00%
Robbery12.17-88.89%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences110151.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour6039.710.00%
Public order5121.660.00%
Drugs3518.410.00%
Other theft3512.640.00%
Shoplifting3112.640.00%
Burglary2311.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson188.300.00%
Theft from the person156.500.00%
Vehicle crime155.420.00%
Bicycle theft125.420.00%
Robbery94.330.00%
Possession of weapons43.250.00%
Other crime31.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 628 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202448
July 202439
June 202455
May 202459
April 202445
March 202449
February 202441
January 202452
December 202352
November 202348
October 202340
September 202335

A total of 452 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.77 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202429
July 202436
June 202433
May 202427
April 202434
March 202434
February 202433
January 202444
December 202350
November 202336
October 202329
September 202335

A total of 617 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202439
July 202438
June 202441
May 202458
April 202459
March 202459
February 202446
January 202452
December 202349
November 202345
October 202347
September 202351

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20249
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20239

A total of 474 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202456
July 202426
June 202438
May 202433
April 202445
March 202432
February 202421
January 202441
December 202323
November 202334
October 202351
September 202331

A total of 1544 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 118.77 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 155 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024106
August 2024123
July 2024120
June 2024119
May 2024132
April 2024110
March 2024108
February 2024103
January 2024117
December 2023155
November 2023130
October 2023111
September 2023110

A total of 153 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 202415
June 20248
May 202414
April 202411
March 20249
February 202410
January 20247
December 202311
November 202314
October 202318
September 202315

A total of 615 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202435
July 202438
June 202437
May 202447
April 202449
March 202440
February 202442
January 202480
December 202358
November 202341
October 202360
September 202360

A total of 295 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202422
July 202416
June 202418
May 202430
April 202421
March 202423
February 202416
January 202436
December 202344
November 202325
October 202313
September 202318

A total of 185 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202414
June 202410
May 202413
April 202414
March 202414
February 202416
January 202416
December 202315
November 202315
October 202319
September 202323

A total of 58 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 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 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 163 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20249
June 202412
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 202416
January 202425
December 202322
November 202320
October 202314
September 202315

A total of 57 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 20247
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 60 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20239
October 20239
September 202312

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L2 2DP 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. Pall Mall
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
  • 5. Lord Street
    Total22
    Drugs8
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Castle Hill
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total12
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Stanley Street
    Total11
    Drugs4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rainford Square
    Total11
    Drugs5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Sweeting Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Old Ropery
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Mann Island
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. Standish Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Hatton Garden
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Water Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Johnson Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cockspur Street West
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 20. James Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Cockspur Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 22. Hale Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Drugs1
  • 23. Temple Court
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Mathew Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Hockenhall Alley
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Preston Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Red Cross Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 28. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Hadwens Buildings
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. George Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1