DOUGLAS ROAD, L4 2RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L4 2RQ

DOUGLAS ROAD, L4 2RQ, Liverpool has recorded a total of 145 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.27 per 1,000 population. This L4 2RQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader L4 postcode area, which has experienced 530 crimes and a crime rate of 13.15 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this L4 2RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L4 2RQ, encompassing approximately 5975 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L4 2RQ area, explore the L4 2RQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (4.55% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (17) incidents (466.67% increase)

L4 2RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbey Road with total crimes: 8
  • Spring Bank Road with total crimes: 6
  • Westcott Road with total crimes: 6

DOUGLAS ROAD, L4 2RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4624.274.55%
Criminal damage and arson207.7025.00%
Drugs173.35466.67%
Public order162.84-11.11%
Other theft142.687.69%
Anti-social behaviour122.34-36.84%
Vehicle crime82.010.00%
Other crime51.34-28.57%
Burglary30.84-40.00%
Shoplifting20.50100.00%
Possession of weapons20.33100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4422.93-40.54%
Anti-social behaviour197.36-24.00%
Public order183.18-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson163.01-23.81%
Other theft132.6830.00%
Vehicle crime82.18166.67%
Other crime71.34133.33%
Burglary51.1766.67%
Drugs30.84-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.50-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.17-88.89%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7431.8013.85%
Anti-social behaviour2512.38150.00%
Criminal damage and arson214.1861.54%
Public order203.510.00%
Drugs123.359.09%
Other theft102.01-41.18%
Shoplifting91.67125.00%
Bicycle theft51.510.00%
Burglary30.84-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.50-25.00%
Other crime30.50-57.14%
Robbery20.50100.00%
Theft from the person20.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6527.1130.00%
Public order2010.8817.65%
Other theft173.3554.55%
Criminal damage and arson132.8418.18%
Drugs112.18-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour101.8425.00%
Other crime71.67250.00%
Possession of weapons61.170.00%
Burglary41.00100.00%
Shoplifting40.670.00%
Vehicle crime40.67-33.33%
Robbery10.67-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5021.9216.28%
Public order178.37183.33%
Drugs152.8487.50%
Criminal damage and arson112.51-31.25%
Other theft111.8437.50%
Anti-social behaviour81.8433.33%
Vehicle crime61.340.00%
Shoplifting41.00300.00%
Robbery30.6750.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Burglary20.33-60.00%
Other crime20.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4318.07-4.44%
Criminal damage and arson167.200.00%
Drugs82.68-46.67%
Other theft81.34-11.11%
Public order61.34-40.00%
Vehicle crime61.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.00-33.33%
Burglary51.0066.67%
Robbery20.840.00%
Theft from the person20.330.00%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.17-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4519.75-22.41%
Criminal damage and arson167.53100.00%
Drugs152.68114.29%
Public order102.51-16.67%
Other theft91.67-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.51-30.77%
Shoplifting61.51200.00%
Burglary31.00-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.500.00%
Theft from the person20.50100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5821.257.41%
Anti-social behaviour139.71160.00%
Public order122.18140.00%
Other theft122.0171.43%
Burglary92.01-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson81.51-46.67%
Drugs71.34-63.16%
Vehicle crime31.1750.00%
Shoplifting20.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5421.42-20.59%
Drugs199.0458.33%
Criminal damage and arson153.1825.00%
Burglary112.5122.22%
Other theft71.84-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour51.17-50.00%
Public order50.84-73.68%
Shoplifting40.84-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.670.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.33-71.43%
Other crime10.33-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6826.619.68%
Public order1911.3858.33%
Drugs123.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.01-47.83%
Anti-social behaviour102.0111.11%
Other theft91.670.00%
Burglary91.510.00%
Shoplifting81.51166.67%
Vehicle crime71.34133.33%
Other crime31.17-40.00%
Robbery20.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6225.10-19.48%
Criminal damage and arson2310.3835.29%
Drugs123.85200.00%
Public order122.01-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.01-50.00%
Burglary91.5128.57%
Other theft91.510.00%
Other crime51.51150.00%
Vehicle crime30.84-50.00%
Shoplifting30.50-25.00%
Robbery20.50-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7728.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour1812.890.00%
Public order183.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson173.010.00%
Other theft92.840.00%
Burglary71.510.00%
Vehicle crime61.170.00%
Shoplifting41.000.00%
Drugs40.670.00%
Robbery30.670.00%
Theft from the person30.500.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20243
July 202412
June 202411
May 202415
April 20248
March 202415
February 20247
January 202419
December 202312
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 686 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202444
July 202474
June 202465
May 202450
April 202443
March 202445
February 202458
January 202454
December 202368
November 202362
October 202377

A total of 128 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 202410
June 202417
May 202411
April 20248
March 20249
February 202412
January 20247
December 20239
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 188 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202416
July 202421
June 202413
May 202411
April 202416
March 202416
February 20248
January 202415
December 202312
November 202323
October 202317

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 20247
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202419
July 202425
June 202410
May 20248
April 20246
March 20249
February 202413
January 20245
December 202310
November 20239
October 202318

A total of 173 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202418
July 202420
June 202420
May 202417
April 20246
March 202410
February 202412
January 20245
December 202319
November 202312
October 202318

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20249
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
April 20241
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20249
January 202411
December 20239
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L4 2RQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Abbey Road
    Total8
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Spring Bank Road
    Total6
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Westcott Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Oakdene Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Houlding Street
    Total6
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oban Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Grasmere Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. St David'S Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 10. Miriam Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Dewsbury Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sedley Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 13. Clarendon Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Twyford Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Arkles Lane
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Holbeck Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 17. Chapel Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wenlock Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Armley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Waterhouse Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 21. Becky Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Bala Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Crouch Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 24. Willmer Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Oakfield Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Douglas Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Argyle Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Thurston Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Wernbrook Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Vicar Road
    Total2
    Public order2