L5 5ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L5 5ER

L5 5ER, Liverpool has recorded a total of 122 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.59 per 1,000 population. This L5 5ER 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 5ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L5 5ER, encompassing approximately 3245 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L5 5ER area, explore the L5 5ER Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (123.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (64.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)

L5 5ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Hopwood Street with total crimes: 10
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10

L5 5ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3837.59123.53%
Anti-social behaviour2311.7164.29%
Vehicle crime127.09200.00%
Other theft123.70300.00%
Shoplifting113.70-35.29%
Public order103.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.0860.00%
Drugs32.47-50.00%
Other crime20.92100.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1725.2713.33%
Shoplifting175.2421.43%
Anti-social behaviour145.24-17.65%
Public order104.31-28.57%
Drugs63.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.850.00%
Vehicle crime41.5433.33%
Other theft31.23-25.00%
Burglary20.92100.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.31-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1723.7388.89%
Violence and sexual offences155.24-40.00%
Public order144.62-12.50%
Shoplifting144.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.31-16.67%
Other theft41.54100.00%
Vehicle crime31.2350.00%
Bicycle theft20.92100.00%
Drugs20.62-75.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2528.35-34.21%
Public order167.7014.29%
Shoplifting144.9340.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.31-55.00%
Drugs82.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.47100.00%
Other crime51.85150.00%
Possession of weapons21.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Other theft20.62-33.33%
Burglary20.62-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3832.05192.31%
Anti-social behaviour2011.71-42.86%
Public order146.16-6.67%
Shoplifting104.3111.11%
Drugs83.08300.00%
Other theft32.470.00%
Burglary30.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.92-66.67%
Other crime20.92100.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3528.6652.17%
Public order1510.7850.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.62-38.10%
Criminal damage and arson94.0112.50%
Shoplifting92.77-25.00%
Burglary32.77200.00%
Other theft30.92-25.00%
Drugs20.92-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.31-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2327.4264.29%
Violence and sexual offences217.09-8.70%
Shoplifting126.479.09%
Public order103.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.08100.00%
Drugs52.47-16.67%
Other theft41.54100.00%
Theft from the person31.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2323.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.09-12.50%
Shoplifting114.3183.33%
Public order103.3966.67%
Drugs63.08-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.85-42.86%
Bicycle theft31.230.00%
Other theft20.92-33.33%
Burglary10.62-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2324.65-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour167.0923.08%
Drugs84.93-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson72.47600.00%
Public order62.1620.00%
Shoplifting61.850.00%
Burglary41.85100.00%
Vehicle crime41.2333.33%
Other theft31.23-25.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2522.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.70-13.33%
Drugs134.0144.44%
Shoplifting64.01-33.33%
Public order51.85-16.67%
Other theft41.54300.00%
Vehicle crime31.23-40.00%
Burglary20.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2523.4213.64%
Anti-social behaviour157.70-11.76%
Drugs94.62800.00%
Shoplifting92.7780.00%
Public order62.77-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.85-37.50%
Bicycle theft21.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-66.67%
Burglary10.62-66.67%
Other crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.49-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour176.78112.50%
Vehicle crime85.24700.00%
Public order72.4740.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.16200.00%
Shoplifting51.850.00%
Burglary31.54200.00%
Other theft20.92-60.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3018.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour89.240.00%
Other theft52.470.00%
Public order51.540.00%
Shoplifting51.540.00%
Other crime21.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 224 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202414
July 202417
June 20249
May 202420
April 202435
March 202423
February 202414
January 202416
December 202313
November 202315
October 202317
September 20238

A total of 315 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202417
July 202415
June 202425
May 202438
April 202413
March 202421
February 202423
January 202423
December 202325
November 202325
October 202322
September 202330

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20249
March 20248
February 20244
January 20247
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238
September 20231

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 128 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 202414
June 202416
May 202414
April 202415
March 202410
February 202410
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20248
May 20248
April 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 20248
December 202313
November 20239
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 129 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
July 202414
June 202414
May 202410
April 20249
March 202412
February 202411
January 20246
December 20236
November 20239
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 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
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241

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 5ER 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. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Tariff Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Jason Walk
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Great Mersey Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Major Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Jason Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Skirving Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Conway Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lemon Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Blackfield Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Latimer Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Gerard'S Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Medea Close
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Woodstock Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hankin Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lapworth Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Kirkdale Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 21. Kirk Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Boundary Street East
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Great Homer Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Cranmer Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Goodwood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Heriot Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Border Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Hartor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Vesuvius Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. York Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1