L5 2ST Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L5 2ST

L5 2ST, Liverpool has recorded a total of 103 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.06 per 1,000 population. This L5 2ST 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 2ST crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L5 2ST, encompassing approximately 2937 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (141.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)

L5 2ST Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Hopwood Street with total crimes: 10
  • Tariff Street with total crimes: 6

L5 2ST Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2935.06141.67%
Anti-social behaviour229.8769.23%
Other theft117.49266.67%
Public order93.740.00%
Vehicle crime83.06166.67%
Shoplifting82.72-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson52.720.00%
Other crime41.70300.00%
Drugs31.36-57.14%
Burglary31.020.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1325.19-31.58%
Shoplifting134.4318.18%
Violence and sexual offences124.43-33.33%
Public order94.09-25.00%
Drugs73.06133.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.3825.00%
Other theft31.700.00%
Burglary31.0250.00%
Robbery31.020.00%
Vehicle crime31.020.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.34-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1926.21111.11%
Violence and sexual offences186.47-18.18%
Public order126.13-33.33%
Shoplifting114.09-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.74-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.3650.00%
Other theft31.0250.00%
Drugs31.02-57.14%
Burglary21.020.00%
Bicycle theft20.68100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2228.94-35.29%
Public order187.4920.00%
Shoplifting126.1350.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.09-50.00%
Drugs73.06-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.3840.00%
Other crime32.380.00%
Possession of weapons21.02100.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Other theft20.68-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3434.38126.67%
Anti-social behaviour1811.57-41.94%
Public order156.13-6.25%
Drugs105.11233.33%
Shoplifting83.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.72-16.67%
Other crime31.70200.00%
Other theft31.020.00%
Burglary31.0250.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3129.9647.62%
Public order1610.5533.33%
Violence and sexual offences155.45-21.05%
Shoplifting85.11-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.72-33.33%
Drugs32.04-57.14%
Other theft31.02-40.00%
Burglary21.02100.00%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.34-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2129.9661.54%
Violence and sexual offences197.150.00%
Public order126.4750.00%
Shoplifting104.0925.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.4080.00%
Drugs73.0640.00%
Other theft52.38150.00%
Theft from the person31.700.00%
Vehicle crime11.02-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1922.475.56%
Anti-social behaviour136.47-18.75%
Public order84.43-11.11%
Shoplifting82.7233.33%
Drugs52.72-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.70-28.57%
Bicycle theft31.70200.00%
Vehicle crime21.02-60.00%
Other theft20.68-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1827.92-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour166.1333.33%
Public order95.4550.00%
Drugs83.06-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson72.72250.00%
Shoplifting62.3820.00%
Vehicle crime52.0425.00%
Burglary51.7066.67%
Other theft31.70200.00%
Other crime31.020.00%
Bicycle theft11.02-50.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.4518.75%
Anti-social behaviour126.47-25.00%
Drugs94.09-25.00%
Public order63.060.00%
Shoplifting52.04-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.700.00%
Burglary31.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%
Other theft10.68-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1623.49-5.88%
Violence and sexual offences165.45-23.81%
Drugs125.450.00%
Shoplifting74.09250.00%
Public order62.38-25.00%
Vehicle crime42.040.00%
Other theft31.360.00%
Bicycle theft21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-66.67%
Burglary10.68-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.47-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour177.1554.55%
Public order85.79-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson62.72200.00%
Vehicle crime42.0433.33%
Other theft31.36-40.00%
Burglary31.02200.00%
Shoplifting21.02-33.33%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3023.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour1110.210.00%
Public order93.740.00%
Other theft53.060.00%
Vehicle crime31.700.00%
Shoplifting31.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 218 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202413
July 202419
June 20249
May 202418
April 202431
March 202421
February 202413
January 202416
December 202312
November 202316
October 202317
September 202311

A total of 76 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 20247
May 202410
April 20243
March 20247
February 20245
January 20248
December 20239
November 202312
September 20232

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
January 20243
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 137 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 202412
June 202418
May 202415
April 202416
March 202412
February 20248
January 20249
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 272 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202412
July 202418
June 202422
May 202434
April 202415
March 202419
February 202419
January 202418
December 202319
November 202316
October 202321
September 202330

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20247
May 20245
April 20246
March 20249
February 20245
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 202411
June 202412
May 20248
April 20248
March 202410
February 20248
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20243

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hopwood Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Tariff Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Great Mersey Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Major Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Skirving Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Lemon Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Blackfield Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Silvester Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Wright Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 12. Latimer Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Gerard'S Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Steel Court
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Medea Close
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Woodstock Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hankin Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lapworth Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Kirkdale Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. Boundary Street East
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Great Homer Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Gem Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Marnell Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Cranmer Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Goodwood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Heriot Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Border Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Vesuvius Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Thomaston Street
    Total1
    Public order1