SMITH STREET, L5 2PA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L5 2PA

SMITH STREET, L5 2PA, Liverpool has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.79 per 1,000 population. This L5 2PA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader L5 postcode area, which has experienced 288 crimes and a crime rate of 19.89 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this L5 2PA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L5 2PA, encompassing approximately 2431 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L5 2PA area, explore the L5 2PA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)

L5 2PA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jason Walk with total crimes: 6
  • Great Mersey Street with total crimes: 5
  • Major Street with total crimes: 5

SMITH STREET, L5 2PA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2428.79-11.11%
Other theft109.87100.00%
Vehicle crime84.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.29250.00%
Burglary52.88400.00%
Public order52.060.00%
Drugs42.06-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.65-25.00%
Shoplifting31.230.00%
Other crime11.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2727.56-6.90%
Drugs1011.1066.67%
Vehicle crime84.11166.67%
Other theft53.29400.00%
Public order52.06-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.06-20.00%
Robbery31.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.82-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2926.7345.00%
Criminal damage and arson911.9312.50%
Public order63.70-53.85%
Drugs62.47-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.47-37.50%
Burglary32.06-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.2350.00%
Bicycle theft21.23100.00%
Other theft10.82-66.67%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2030.02-45.95%
Public order138.2385.71%
Drugs95.35-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.7033.33%
Criminal damage and arson83.29166.67%
Burglary43.2933.33%
Other crime41.65100.00%
Other theft31.65200.00%
Vehicle crime21.23100.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3730.4494.74%
Drugs1215.22200.00%
Public order74.94-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour62.88-64.71%
Criminal damage and arson32.47-62.50%
Burglary31.23-25.00%
Other crime21.23100.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Other theft10.41-80.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1931.67-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour177.8113.33%
Public order116.9937.50%
Criminal damage and arson84.52300.00%
Other theft53.2966.67%
Vehicle crime42.06300.00%
Burglary41.65100.00%
Drugs41.65-50.00%
Shoplifting31.65200.00%
Other crime11.230.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2026.73-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour158.2387.50%
Drugs86.1714.29%
Public order83.2960.00%
Other theft33.290.00%
Theft from the person31.230.00%
Burglary21.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.82-75.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.41-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2724.2717.39%
Anti-social behaviour811.10-11.11%
Drugs73.29-30.00%
Public order52.8866.67%
Vehicle crime42.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.65-25.00%
Shoplifting21.23100.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2324.27-20.69%
Drugs109.46-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour94.11-30.77%
Vehicle crime63.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.47-20.00%
Public order31.65-25.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2933.31-6.45%
Drugs1911.9390.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.818.33%
Vehicle crime65.3520.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.47400.00%
Public order42.06-42.86%
Other theft31.650.00%
Burglary21.23-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3132.4993.75%
Anti-social behaviour1212.75-7.69%
Drugs104.94400.00%
Public order74.1175.00%
Vehicle crime52.88-44.44%
Other crime42.06300.00%
Burglary31.65200.00%
Other theft31.23200.00%
Shoplifting31.23200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.56-51.52%
Anti-social behaviour136.58225.00%
Vehicle crime95.350.00%
Public order43.70-60.00%
Drugs21.65-33.33%
Burglary10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-75.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3323.440.00%
Public order1013.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.650.00%
Drugs31.650.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Robbery10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 335 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202427
July 202429
June 202420
May 202437
April 202419
March 202420
February 202427
January 202423
December 202329
November 202331
October 202316
September 202333

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20249
June 20248
May 20243
April 20248
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 104 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20246
June 20249
May 202412
April 20244
March 20248
February 20247
January 202410
December 202319
November 202310
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 202417
March 202415
February 20248
January 20249
December 202313
November 202312
October 202313
September 20234

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 202413
May 20247
April 202411
March 20248
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L5 2PA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Jason Walk
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Great Mersey Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Major Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Jason Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Skirving Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lemon Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Blackfield Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Medea Close
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Everton Valley
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Newman Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Kirkdale Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Kirk Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Boundary Street East
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Woodbine Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Reading Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Rickman Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Stanley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sharpeville Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Heriot Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Border Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Hartor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Devonshire Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. James Larkin Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Vesuvius Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Easby Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Kearsley Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Bousfield Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Staffordshire Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Hodder Street
    Total1
    Public order1