L3 2AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L3 2AB

L3 2AB, Liverpool has recorded a total of 260 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 47.77 per 1,000 population. This L3 2AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader L3 postcode area, which has experienced 333 crimes and a crime rate of 18.95 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this L3 2AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L3 2AB, encompassing approximately 5442 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L3 2AB area, explore the L3 2AB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the L3 2AB area, visit the L3 2AB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (84) incidents (29.23% increase)
  • Drugs: (42) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (35) incidents (20.69% increase)

L3 2AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 35
  • Whitechapel with total crimes: 32
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 24

L3 2AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8447.7729.23%
Drugs4215.430.00%
Public order357.7220.69%
Anti-social behaviour296.4331.82%
Criminal damage and arson175.3321.43%
Shoplifting143.1227.27%
Other theft122.57-33.33%
Vehicle crime82.2060.00%
Burglary61.4750.00%
Possession of weapons41.10-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.73300.00%
Theft from the person30.73-57.14%
Other crime20.55-60.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6542.261.56%
Drugs4211.94-43.24%
Public order297.72-29.27%
Anti-social behaviour225.3310.00%
Other theft184.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.310.00%
Shoplifting112.57-42.11%
Theft from the person72.0240.00%
Other crime51.2925.00%
Possession of weapons50.92150.00%
Vehicle crime50.92-16.67%
Burglary40.92100.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-66.67%

In June 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs7450.3485.00%
Violence and sexual offences6413.60-14.67%
Public order4111.76-2.38%
Anti-social behaviour207.530.00%
Shoplifting193.670.00%
Other theft183.4928.57%
Criminal damage and arson143.31-51.72%
Vehicle crime62.57100.00%
Theft from the person51.1066.67%
Other crime40.92100.00%
Bicycle theft30.73-40.00%
Burglary20.55-77.78%
Possession of weapons20.37100.00%
Robbery20.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7548.507.14%
Public order4213.787.69%
Drugs407.72-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson297.35141.67%
Anti-social behaviour205.33-4.76%
Shoplifting193.67-20.83%
Other theft143.497.69%
Burglary92.5728.57%
Bicycle theft51.650.00%
Vehicle crime30.920.00%
Theft from the person30.55-50.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Robbery20.37-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.37-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7046.85-1.41%
Drugs5612.86-12.50%
Public order3910.29-4.88%
Shoplifting247.1750.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.41-27.59%
Other theft133.86-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson122.39-29.41%
Burglary72.2016.67%
Theft from the person61.290.00%
Robbery31.10200.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.37100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7151.4416.39%
Drugs6413.0418.52%
Public order4111.7624.24%
Anti-social behaviour297.5370.59%
Other theft195.3326.67%
Criminal damage and arson173.4913.33%
Shoplifting163.12128.57%
Vehicle crime62.94-50.00%
Theft from the person61.1020.00%
Burglary61.10-45.45%
Other crime21.10-50.00%
Robbery10.37-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6144.8319.61%
Drugs5411.21-25.00%
Public order339.923.12%
Anti-social behaviour176.06-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson153.120.00%
Other theft152.76-31.82%
Vehicle crime122.7633.33%
Burglary112.2083.33%
Shoplifting72.020.00%
Theft from the person51.2925.00%
Robbery50.920.00%
Other crime40.92-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.73100.00%
Possession of weapons10.73-75.00%

In January 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs7247.03-4.00%
Violence and sexual offences5113.23-34.62%
Public order329.37-21.95%
Other theft225.884.76%
Anti-social behaviour214.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson153.86-48.28%
Vehicle crime92.76-25.00%
Shoplifting71.65-12.50%
Other crime61.29200.00%
Burglary61.10-45.45%
Robbery51.10150.00%
Theft from the person40.92-50.00%
Possession of weapons40.73300.00%
Bicycle theft20.73-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7857.3214.71%
Drugs7514.3336.36%
Public order4113.7820.59%
Criminal damage and arson297.5326.09%
Anti-social behaviour215.33-19.23%
Other theft213.865.00%
Vehicle crime123.86-20.00%
Burglary112.2083.33%
Theft from the person82.02300.00%
Shoplifting81.47-42.86%
Bicycle theft31.470.00%
Other crime20.55-33.33%
Robbery20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.37-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6850.3415.25%
Drugs5512.4925.00%
Public order3410.10-2.86%
Anti-social behaviour266.2536.84%
Criminal damage and arson234.78109.09%
Other theft204.235.26%
Vehicle crime153.6766.67%
Shoplifting142.76-46.15%
Burglary62.57-33.33%
Other crime31.10-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.55-62.50%
Possession of weapons30.550.00%
Robbery20.55-33.33%
Theft from the person20.37-60.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5946.67-18.06%
Drugs4410.8410.00%
Public order358.08-16.67%
Shoplifting266.43100.00%
Other theft194.78-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.49-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson113.49-26.67%
Vehicle crime92.02-43.75%
Burglary91.65-18.18%
Bicycle theft81.65100.00%
Theft from the person51.47-50.00%
Other crime40.92100.00%
Possession of weapons30.73-50.00%
Robbery30.55-57.14%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7251.630.00%
Public order4213.230.00%
Drugs407.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour237.350.00%
Other theft204.230.00%
Vehicle crime163.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.940.00%
Shoplifting132.760.00%
Burglary112.390.00%
Theft from the person102.020.00%
Robbery71.840.00%
Possession of weapons61.290.00%
Bicycle theft41.100.00%
Other crime20.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 211 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202414
June 202414
May 202429
April 202412
March 202417
February 202415
January 202415
December 202329
November 202323
October 202311
September 202315

A total of 658 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202442
July 202442
June 202474
May 202440
April 202456
March 202464
February 202454
January 202472
December 202375
November 202355
October 202344
September 202340

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 444 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202435
July 202429
June 202441
May 202442
April 202439
March 202441
February 202433
January 202432
December 202341
November 202334
October 202335
September 202342

A total of 818 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202484
July 202465
June 202464
May 202475
April 202470
March 202471
February 202461
January 202451
December 202378
November 202368
October 202359
September 202372

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
March 20246
February 202412
January 20249
December 202312
November 202315
October 20239
September 202316

A total of 64 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 20232
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 268 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202429
July 202422
June 202420
May 202420
April 202421
March 202429
February 202417
January 202421
December 202321
November 202326
October 202319
September 202323

A total of 211 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202418
June 202418
May 202414
April 202413
March 202419
February 202415
January 202422
December 202321
November 202320
October 202319
September 202320

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20249
April 20247
March 20246
February 202411
January 20246
December 202311
November 20236
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 178 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202411
June 202419
May 202419
April 202424
March 202416
February 20247
January 20247
December 20238
November 202314
October 202326
September 202313

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20237

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L3 2AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Police Station
    Total35
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order11
    Drugs7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. 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
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total24
    Drugs9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Stanley Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total11
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. St George'S Place
    Total11
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Preston Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 8. Queensway Entrance (Mersey Tunnel)
    Total8
    Public order4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Commutation Row
    Total8
    Drugs5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Hatton Garden
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 11. Tithebarn Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. St Stephens Place
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Johnson Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dale Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Back Commutation Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Camden Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 18. Midghall Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 19. Hale Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Davies Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 21. Hockenhall Alley
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 24. North Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 25. Sir Thomas Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Crosshall Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. William Brown Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Mill Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 29. Gladstone Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Standish Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1