L2 2ET Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L2 2ET

L2 2ET, Liverpool has recorded a total of 418 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 150.90 per 1,000 population. This L2 2ET 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 2ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L2 2ET, encompassing approximately 2770 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (125) incidents (-3.85% decrease)
  • Drugs: (58) incidents (28.89% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (56) incidents (115.38% increase)

L2 2ET 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: 35

L2 2ET Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125150.90-3.85%
Drugs5845.1328.89%
Shoplifting5620.94115.38%
Public order3920.22-2.50%
Anti-social behaviour3314.08-23.26%
Other theft3211.91-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson2211.5529.41%
Burglary117.94-21.43%
Bicycle theft103.97400.00%
Possession of weapons93.6150.00%
Theft from the person93.25-40.00%
Vehicle crime83.25-20.00%
Other crime52.89-37.50%
Robbery11.81-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences130142.6011.11%
Drugs4546.93-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour4316.2510.26%
Public order4015.520.00%
Other theft3614.449.09%
Shoplifting2613.00-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson179.39-5.56%
Theft from the person156.1487.50%
Burglary145.4255.56%
Vehicle crime105.05-9.09%
Other crime83.6160.00%
Possession of weapons62.89-25.00%
Robbery32.17200.00%
Bicycle theft21.08-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117144.40-5.65%
Drugs6942.2418.97%
Public order4024.91-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour3914.44-9.30%
Shoplifting3814.0811.76%
Other theft3313.7226.92%
Criminal damage and arson1811.91-40.00%
Vehicle crime116.50120.00%
Burglary93.97-30.77%
Possession of weapons83.2533.33%
Theft from the person82.89-38.46%
Other crime52.89150.00%
Bicycle theft41.810.00%
Robbery11.44-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124149.4627.84%
Drugs5844.7728.89%
Public order5420.945.88%
Anti-social behaviour4319.4930.30%
Shoplifting3415.52-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson3012.2742.86%
Other theft2610.83-23.53%
Theft from the person139.3918.18%
Burglary134.698.33%
Possession of weapons64.69100.00%
Vehicle crime52.17150.00%
Bicycle theft41.81300.00%
Other crime21.44100.00%
Robbery20.720.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97128.881.04%
Public order5135.02-1.92%
Drugs4518.41-2.17%
Shoplifting4416.2541.94%
Other theft3415.883.03%
Anti-social behaviour3312.276.45%
Criminal damage and arson2111.91-12.50%
Burglary127.58-7.69%
Theft from the person114.3322.22%
Possession of weapons33.9750.00%
Vehicle crime21.08-60.00%
Robbery20.72-33.33%
Other crime10.72-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.36-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96127.08-3.03%
Public order5234.6615.56%
Drugs4618.7717.95%
Other theft3316.61-2.94%
Anti-social behaviour3111.91-8.82%
Shoplifting3111.1947.62%
Criminal damage and arson2411.1950.00%
Burglary138.66-13.33%
Theft from the person94.69-10.00%
Vehicle crime53.25-68.75%
Bicycle theft41.8133.33%
Other crime31.44-40.00%
Robbery31.08-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.08100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99123.47-11.61%
Public order4535.744.65%
Drugs3916.25-17.02%
Anti-social behaviour3414.08-24.44%
Other theft3412.27-19.05%
Shoplifting2112.27-47.50%
Criminal damage and arson167.58-52.94%
Vehicle crime165.78-30.43%
Burglary155.78-6.25%
Theft from the person105.4242.86%
Other crime53.610.00%
Robbery41.81-63.64%
Bicycle theft31.4450.00%
Possession of weapons11.08-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences112155.60-23.81%
Drugs4740.43-11.32%
Anti-social behaviour4516.9740.62%
Public order4316.25-6.52%
Other theft4215.52-14.29%
Shoplifting4015.1673.91%
Criminal damage and arson3414.44-15.00%
Vehicle crime2312.279.52%
Burglary168.306.67%
Robbery115.78120.00%
Theft from the person73.97-41.67%
Other crime52.53-37.50%
Possession of weapons41.8133.33%
Bicycle theft21.44-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147164.9816.67%
Drugs5353.0723.26%
Other theft4919.1340.00%
Public order4617.694.55%
Criminal damage and arson4016.6148.15%
Anti-social behaviour3214.44-11.11%
Shoplifting2311.55-30.30%
Vehicle crime218.3016.67%
Burglary157.58-6.25%
Theft from the person125.42-7.69%
Other crime84.3360.00%
Robbery52.89150.00%
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 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126147.2921.15%
Public order4445.49-6.38%
Drugs4315.884.88%
Anti-social behaviour3615.52-37.93%
Other theft3513.0029.63%
Shoplifting3312.64-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson2711.9192.86%
Vehicle crime189.7563.64%
Burglary166.50-20.00%
Theft from the person135.78-27.78%
Bicycle theft84.69-11.11%
Other crime52.89-16.67%
Robbery21.81100.00%
Possession of weapons20.72-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104150.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour5837.55-1.69%
Shoplifting5120.9464.52%
Public order4718.41-11.32%
Drugs4116.9720.59%
Other theft2714.80-28.95%
Burglary209.75-16.67%
Theft from the person187.2220.00%
Criminal damage and arson146.50-12.50%
Vehicle crime115.05-15.38%
Possession of weapons103.97100.00%
Bicycle theft93.61-25.00%
Other crime63.2550.00%
Robbery12.17-88.89%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104150.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour5937.550.00%
Public order5321.300.00%
Other theft3819.130.00%
Drugs3413.720.00%
Shoplifting3112.270.00%
Burglary2411.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson168.660.00%
Theft from the person155.780.00%
Vehicle crime135.420.00%
Bicycle theft124.690.00%
Robbery94.330.00%
Possession of weapons53.250.00%
Other crime41.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 486 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202433
July 202443
June 202439
May 202443
April 202433
March 202431
February 202434
January 202445
December 202332
November 202336
October 202358
September 202359

A total of 279 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
July 202417
June 202418
May 202430
April 202421
March 202424
February 202416
January 202434
December 202340
November 202327
October 202314
September 202316

A total of 578 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202458
July 202445
June 202469
May 202458
April 202445
March 202446
February 202439
January 202447
December 202353
November 202343
October 202341
September 202334

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20248
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 419 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202432
July 202436
June 202433
May 202426
April 202434
March 202433
February 202434
January 202442
December 202349
November 202335
October 202327
September 202338

A total of 59 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 554 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202439
July 202440
June 202440
May 202454
April 202451
March 202452
February 202445
January 202443
December 202346
November 202344
October 202347
September 202353

A total of 428 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202456
July 202426
June 202438
May 202434
April 202444
March 202431
February 202421
January 202440
December 202323
November 202333
October 202351
September 202331

A total of 140 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202415
June 20248
May 202413
April 202411
March 20249
February 202410
January 20247
December 202312
November 202313
October 202318
September 202315

A total of 1381 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 115.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 147 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024125
July 2024130
June 2024117
May 2024124
April 202497
March 202496
February 202499
January 2024112
December 2023147
November 2023126
October 2023104
September 2023104

A total of 178 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202414
June 20249
May 202413
April 202412
March 202413
February 202415
January 202416
December 202315
November 202316
October 202320
September 202324

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 202411
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20239

A total of 62 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20239
September 202312

A total of 143 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202410
June 202411
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 202416
January 202423
December 202321
November 202318
October 202311
September 202313

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L2 2ET 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
    Total35
    Drugs13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Bicycle theft3
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Whitechapel
    Total32
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order5
    Drugs4
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Lord Street
    Total18
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total11
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Temple Court
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Water Street
    Total9
    Drugs8
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Preston Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 12. Castle Hill
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Hatton Garden
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 14. Castle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Tithebarn Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Sweeting Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 18. Old Ropery
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Johnson Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Dale Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Old Hall Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Rainford Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Fenwick Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 24. Georges Pierhead
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. New Quay
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hale Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. High Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Davies Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 29. Hockenhall Alley
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. North Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1