L4 4AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L4 4AY

L4 4AY, Liverpool has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.10 per 1,000 population. This L4 4AY 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 4AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L4 4AY, encompassing approximately 4449 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L4 4AY area, explore the L4 4AY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Drugs: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

L4 4AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Springfield Square with total crimes: 5
  • Fountains Close with total crimes: 5

L4 4AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3519.10-41.67%
Drugs117.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.47-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.80-40.00%
Shoplifting61.35500.00%
Public order51.35-68.75%
Other theft41.12-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.9050.00%
Other crime30.670.00%
Burglary30.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6027.6415.38%
Public order1613.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.60100.00%
Drugs112.70-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson102.47400.00%
Other theft52.2566.67%
Burglary31.12200.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.45-50.00%
Shoplifting10.22-90.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5222.7040.54%
Drugs1211.69200.00%
Shoplifting102.700.00%
Public order82.25-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour61.800.00%
Vehicle crime41.35-33.33%
Other theft30.90-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-77.78%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%
Robbery10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3720.90-5.13%
Shoplifting108.3166.67%
Criminal damage and arson92.2550.00%
Public order92.02-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.02-33.33%
Vehicle crime61.3550.00%
Other theft61.35100.00%
Drugs41.35-33.33%
Burglary30.900.00%
Possession of weapons20.67100.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3920.00-18.75%
Public order108.7642.86%
Anti-social behaviour92.25350.00%
Shoplifting62.02-14.29%
Drugs61.35-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.35-45.45%
Vehicle crime41.35-33.33%
Other theft30.90-25.00%
Robbery20.67100.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4822.7071.43%
Criminal damage and arson1110.7922.22%
Drugs92.470.00%
Public order72.02-12.50%
Shoplifting71.57133.33%
Vehicle crime61.57200.00%
Other theft41.3533.33%
Burglary40.9033.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-66.67%
Robbery10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.403.70%
Drugs96.29350.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.0250.00%
Public order82.02-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.80-20.00%
Other theft30.9050.00%
Burglary30.6750.00%
Shoplifting30.67-62.50%
Possession of weapons30.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.7335.00%
Public order126.0771.43%
Shoplifting82.7060.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.35400.00%
Vehicle crime41.12-55.56%
Drugs20.90-80.00%
Other theft20.45-50.00%
Burglary20.45-75.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.73-37.50%
Drugs104.49-16.67%
Vehicle crime92.25350.00%
Burglary82.020.00%
Public order71.800.00%
Shoplifting51.570.00%
Other theft41.12-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.90-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-75.00%
Other crime10.22-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.6318.52%
Drugs127.199.09%
Other theft72.700.00%
Public order71.5716.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.57-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.35-20.00%
Other crime30.9050.00%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.9828.57%
Drugs116.0783.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.4728.57%
Other theft72.0216.67%
Public order61.57-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.35-50.00%
Burglary51.120.00%
Shoplifting41.12-60.00%
Theft from the person20.900.00%
Other crime20.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-90.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.920.00%
Public order204.720.00%
Vehicle crime104.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.250.00%
Shoplifting102.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.250.00%
Drugs61.570.00%
Other theft61.350.00%
Burglary51.350.00%
Other crime41.120.00%
Possession of weapons20.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 426 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202460
July 202452
June 202437
May 202439
April 202448
March 202428
February 202427
January 202420
December 202332
November 202327
October 202321

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20246
June 20246
May 20249
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20242
June 20249
May 20246
April 202411
March 20249
February 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 103 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 202412
June 20244
May 20246
April 20249
March 20249
February 20242
January 202410
December 202312
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 202410
June 202410
May 20246
April 20247
March 20243
February 20248
January 20245
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20249
December 20232
November 20231
October 202310

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202416
July 20248
June 20249
May 202410
April 20247
March 20248
February 202412
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 202320

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20248
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L4 4AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Springfield Square
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Fountains Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Fordham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Christopher Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Warden Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Everton Valley
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hartley Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Butterfield Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Balfour Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Spellow Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Langham Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 13. Marius Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Back Langham Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Heather Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Tate Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Dylan Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bodley Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Saker Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Norgate Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Barlow Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Back Barlow Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Netley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Goodison Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Oxton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. St Hilda Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Lutyens Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Marmonde Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Barlow Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1