L2 3PF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L2 3PF

L2 3PF, Liverpool has recorded a total of 300 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 108.30 per 1,000 population. This L2 3PF 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 3PF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L2 3PF, encompassing approximately 2770 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L2 3PF area, explore the L2 3PF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (89) incidents (-21.93% decrease)
  • Drugs: (58) incidents (31.82% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (41) incidents (-21.15% decrease)

L2 3PF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 47
  • Rainford Gardens with total crimes: 41
  • Lord Street with total crimes: 22

L2 3PF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89108.30-21.93%
Drugs5832.1331.82%
Shoplifting4120.94-21.15%
Other theft2814.80-3.45%
Public order2110.11-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour217.58-25.00%
Theft from the person107.5842.86%
Criminal damage and arson93.61-59.09%
Vehicle crime93.2512.50%
Burglary63.25-25.00%
Robbery52.17400.00%
Possession of weapons21.81-66.67%
Other crime10.72-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114131.41-1.72%
Shoplifting5241.16126.09%
Drugs4418.7718.92%
Public order3315.883.12%
Other theft2911.91-12.12%
Anti-social behaviour2810.47-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson2210.1129.41%
Burglary87.94-42.86%
Vehicle crime82.89-11.11%
Theft from the person72.89-41.67%
Bicycle theft72.53600.00%
Possession of weapons62.5320.00%
Other crime52.17-28.57%
Robbery11.81-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116124.199.43%
Drugs3741.88-30.19%
Anti-social behaviour3613.365.88%
Other theft3313.006.45%
Public order3211.913.23%
Shoplifting2311.55-30.30%
Criminal damage and arson178.300.00%
Burglary146.1455.56%
Theft from the person125.0571.43%
Vehicle crime94.33-25.00%
Other crime73.2575.00%
Possession of weapons52.53-28.57%
Robbery21.81100.00%
Bicycle theft10.72-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106125.27-1.85%
Drugs5338.271.92%
Anti-social behaviour3419.13-15.00%
Shoplifting3312.2726.92%
Other theft3111.9129.17%
Public order3111.19-32.61%
Criminal damage and arson1711.19-34.62%
Vehicle crime126.14140.00%
Burglary94.33-35.71%
Possession of weapons73.2540.00%
Theft from the person72.53-41.67%
Other crime42.53300.00%
Bicycle theft21.44-60.00%
Robbery10.72-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108132.1336.71%
Drugs5238.9933.33%
Public order4618.77-2.13%
Anti-social behaviour4016.6133.33%
Shoplifting2614.44-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson269.3930.00%
Other theft249.39-25.00%
Burglary148.6616.67%
Theft from the person125.0533.33%
Bicycle theft54.33400.00%
Possession of weapons51.81150.00%
Vehicle crime51.81150.00%
Robbery21.81100.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79113.00-5.95%
Public order4728.522.17%
Drugs3916.97-11.36%
Shoplifting3814.0880.95%
Other theft3213.7210.34%
Anti-social behaviour3011.5525.00%
Criminal damage and arson2010.83-9.09%
Burglary127.220.00%
Theft from the person94.3312.50%
Possession of weapons23.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-60.00%
Other crime10.72-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.36-75.00%
Robbery10.36-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84110.83-1.18%
Public order4630.3215.00%
Drugs4416.6112.82%
Other theft2915.88-6.45%
Anti-social behaviour2410.47-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson228.6646.67%
Shoplifting217.945.00%
Burglary127.58-20.00%
Theft from the person84.330.00%
Vehicle crime52.89-68.75%
Bicycle theft41.8133.33%
Other crime31.440.00%
Robbery31.08-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.08100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85112.64-17.48%
Public order4030.692.56%
Drugs3914.44-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour3214.08-30.43%
Other theft3111.55-24.39%
Shoplifting2011.19-45.95%
Vehicle crime167.22-30.43%
Burglary155.78-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson155.42-54.55%
Theft from the person85.4214.29%
Robbery42.89-50.00%
Bicycle theft31.4450.00%
Other crime31.08-40.00%
Possession of weapons11.08-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103147.65-23.70%
Anti-social behaviour4637.1864.29%
Drugs4516.61-8.16%
Other theft4116.25-2.38%
Public order3914.805.41%
Shoplifting3714.08117.65%
Criminal damage and arson3313.36-8.33%
Vehicle crime2311.919.52%
Burglary168.30-5.88%
Robbery85.78100.00%
Theft from the person72.89-36.36%
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 135 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135148.3816.38%
Drugs4948.7425.64%
Other theft4217.6916.67%
Public order3715.165.71%
Criminal damage and arson3613.3656.52%
Anti-social behaviour2813.003.70%
Vehicle crime2110.1123.53%
Shoplifting177.58-41.38%
Burglary176.1413.33%
Theft from the person116.14-15.38%
Other crime83.9760.00%
Robbery42.89100.00%
Possession of weapons31.4450.00%
Bicycle theft31.08-62.50%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116132.4912.62%
Drugs3941.8818.18%
Other theft3614.0850.00%
Public order3513.00-20.45%
Shoplifting2912.64-36.96%
Anti-social behaviour2710.47-49.06%
Criminal damage and arson239.7576.92%
Vehicle crime178.3041.67%
Burglary156.14-21.05%
Theft from the person135.42-27.78%
Bicycle theft84.690.00%
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 103 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103140.7913.19%
Anti-social behaviour5337.18-5.36%
Shoplifting4619.1376.92%
Public order4416.61-6.38%
Drugs3315.88-2.94%
Other theft2411.91-29.41%
Burglary198.66-20.83%
Theft from the person186.8620.00%
Criminal damage and arson136.500.00%
Vehicle crime124.69-14.29%
Possession of weapons104.33150.00%
Bicycle theft83.61-33.33%
Other crime62.8950.00%
Robbery12.17-88.89%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences91138.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour5632.850.00%
Public order4720.220.00%
Drugs3416.970.00%
Other theft3412.270.00%
Shoplifting2612.270.00%
Burglary249.390.00%
Theft from the person158.660.00%
Vehicle crime145.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.050.00%
Bicycle theft124.690.00%
Robbery94.330.00%
Other crime43.250.00%
Possession of weapons41.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 566 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202444
July 202437
June 202453
May 202452
April 202439
March 202444
February 202439
January 202445
December 202349
November 202339
October 202333
September 202334

A total of 414 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.85 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202429
July 202433
June 202431
May 202424
April 202432
March 202429
February 202431
January 202441
December 202342
November 202336
October 202324
September 202334

A total of 498 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202433
July 202432
June 202431
May 202446
April 202447
March 202446
February 202440
January 202439
December 202337
November 202335
October 202344
September 202347

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20248
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20239

A total of 409 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202452
July 202423
June 202433
May 202426
April 202438
March 202421
February 202420
January 202437
December 202317
November 202329
October 202346
September 202326

A total of 1329 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 102.23 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202489
August 2024114
July 2024116
June 2024106
May 2024108
April 202479
March 202484
February 202485
January 2024103
December 2023135
November 2023116
October 2023103
September 202391

A total of 137 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 202412
June 20247
May 202412
April 20249
March 20248
February 20248
January 20247
December 202311
November 202313
October 202318
September 202315

A total of 455 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202428
July 202436
June 202434
May 202440
April 202430
March 202424
February 202432
January 202446
December 202328
November 202327
October 202353
September 202356

A total of 266 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.46 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202422
July 202417
June 202417
May 202426
April 202420
March 202422
February 202415
January 202433
December 202336
November 202323
October 202313
September 202313

A total of 181 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202414
June 20249
May 202414
April 202412
March 202412
February 202415
January 202416
December 202317
November 202315
October 202319
September 202324

A total of 153 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20249
June 202412
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 202416
January 202423
December 202321
November 202317
October 202312
September 202314

A total of 53 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 53 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 56 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20238
September 202312

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L2 3PF 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. Lord Street
    Total22
    Drugs8
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Castle Hill
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total12
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Stanley Street
    Total11
    Drugs4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rainford Square
    Total11
    Drugs5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Sweeting Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Old Ropery
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Mann Island
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Hatton Garden
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Water Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Johnson Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cockspur Street West
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 17. James Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Cockspur Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Hale Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Drugs1
  • 20. Temple Court
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Mathew Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Hockenhall Alley
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Preston Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Red Cross Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 25. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hadwens Buildings
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. George Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. High Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Davies Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 30. Harrington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1