PRIORY ROAD, L4 2SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L4 2SJ

PRIORY ROAD, L4 2SJ, Liverpool has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.89 per 1,000 population. This L4 2SJ 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 2SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L4 2SJ, encompassing approximately 5471 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (40.91% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)

L4 2SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbey Road with total crimes: 8
  • Oakdene Road with total crimes: 6
  • Oban Road with total crimes: 6

PRIORY ROAD, L4 2SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.8940.91%
Public order95.67-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.64-18.18%
Drugs81.64166.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.460.00%
Other theft40.73-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.73-50.00%
Other crime30.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.98-55.10%
Criminal damage and arson114.0222.22%
Public order102.0125.00%
Other theft91.8380.00%
Vehicle crime61.6450.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.10-33.33%
Drugs30.73-40.00%
Other crime30.5550.00%
Bicycle theft10.55-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4917.5553.12%
Criminal damage and arson98.9650.00%
Public order81.64-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour61.46100.00%
Other theft51.1025.00%
Drugs50.91-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.9133.33%
Shoplifting20.73100.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Other crime20.37-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.37-50.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.17-5.88%
Public order115.8583.33%
Drugs82.01-33.33%
Other crime71.46600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.28-50.00%
Other theft41.100.00%
Possession of weapons40.730.00%
Burglary30.7350.00%
Vehicle crime30.55-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.55-50.00%
Shoplifting10.55-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3415.5317.24%
Drugs126.21140.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.1971.43%
Anti-social behaviour62.190.00%
Public order61.100.00%
Vehicle crime41.10-42.86%
Other theft40.7333.33%
Burglary20.73-33.33%
Shoplifting20.37100.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.52-6.45%
Criminal damage and arson75.30-22.22%
Vehicle crime71.28133.33%
Public order61.2820.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.1050.00%
Drugs51.10-16.67%
Other theft30.910.00%
Burglary30.55200.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.18-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.61-6.06%
Criminal damage and arson95.67-10.00%
Shoplifting71.6440.00%
Drugs61.280.00%
Public order51.10-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour40.91-20.00%
Other theft30.73-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.5550.00%
Burglary10.55-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.62-17.50%
Criminal damage and arson106.0342.86%
Public order81.8360.00%
Drugs61.46-45.45%
Shoplifting51.10400.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.9125.00%
Burglary40.91-42.86%
Other theft40.73300.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-50.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4014.62-4.76%
Drugs117.31175.00%
Burglary72.01-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson71.28-22.22%
Public order51.28-44.44%
Vehicle crime40.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.73-55.56%
Other theft10.73-75.00%
Shoplifting10.18-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4217.0013.51%
Burglary97.6880.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.64-43.75%
Public order91.64-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour91.6450.00%
Other theft41.640.00%
Drugs40.73-42.86%
Shoplifting30.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-50.00%
Other crime20.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3718.28-27.45%
Criminal damage and arson166.7677.78%
Public order112.9210.00%
Drugs72.01133.33%
Shoplifting61.28200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.10500.00%
Burglary51.10150.00%
Other theft40.91-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.7333.33%
Other crime20.73100.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5116.270.00%
Public order109.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.830.00%
Other theft51.640.00%
Vehicle crime30.910.00%
Drugs30.550.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 431 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202422
July 202449
June 202432
May 202434
April 202429
March 202431
February 202433
January 202440
December 202342
November 202337
October 202351

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 78 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 202412
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246
January 202411
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20248
June 202411
May 20246
April 20246
March 20245
February 20248
January 20245
December 20239
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20239
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20249
June 20246
May 202412
April 20247
March 20249
February 202410
January 20247
December 20239
November 202316
October 20239

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20247
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20247
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20247
December 20239
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Abbey Road
    Total8
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Oakdene Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Oban Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Miriam Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Dewsbury Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rossmore Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Arkles Lane
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Holbeck Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Chapel Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wenlock Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Armley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Irby Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Willmer Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Douglas Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Argyle Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Thurston Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Warham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Wernbrook Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Supermarket
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Anfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Finchley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Watford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Harrow Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Edgworth Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Gertrude Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Edith Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. The Coppice
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Clovelly Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Ettington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1