READING STREET, L5 7RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L5 7RA

READING STREET, L5 7RA, Liverpool has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.65 per 1,000 population. This L5 7RA 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 7RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L5 7RA, encompassing approximately 1531 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L5 7RA area, explore the L5 7RA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-34.62% decrease)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

L5 7RA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Great Mersey Street with total crimes: 5
  • Major Street with total crimes: 5
  • Lemon Street with total crimes: 4

READING STREET, L5 7RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1732.65-34.62%
Drugs611.10-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.92200.00%
Burglary53.92400.00%
Public order53.26150.00%
Other theft53.2666.67%
Vehicle crime33.26-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.960.00%
Other crime11.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2636.578.33%
Drugs816.980.00%
Vehicle crime75.22600.00%
Other theft34.5750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.96-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.31-66.67%
Robbery21.310.00%
Public order21.31-60.00%
Burglary11.31-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2437.8771.43%
Drugs815.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.22-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.92-44.44%
Public order53.26-61.54%
Burglary43.2633.33%
Other theft22.61-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.31-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.65-50.00%
Other crime10.65-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1442.44-36.36%
Public order139.14160.00%
Criminal damage and arson98.49800.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.88200.00%
Vehicle crime45.88-33.33%
Drugs42.61-63.64%
Burglary32.610.00%
Other theft31.960.00%
Possession of weapons21.96100.00%
Other crime21.31-33.33%
Robbery11.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2236.5722.22%
Drugs1114.3783.33%
Vehicle crime67.180.00%
Public order53.92-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.260.00%
Other crime31.9650.00%
Burglary31.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.96-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1839.830.00%
Other theft811.75166.67%
Public order85.2214.29%
Criminal damage and arson65.22100.00%
Drugs63.92-25.00%
Vehicle crime63.92500.00%
Burglary33.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.96-25.00%
Other crime21.96100.00%
Robbery11.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1832.6520.00%
Drugs811.75300.00%
Public order75.2240.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.5733.33%
Burglary32.6150.00%
Other theft31.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.96200.00%
Other crime11.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-80.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1522.20-11.76%
Public order59.79150.00%
Vehicle crime53.2625.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.26200.00%
Burglary21.96-33.33%
Drugs21.31-33.33%
Other theft11.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.90-5.56%
Vehicle crime411.10-60.00%
Drugs32.61-25.00%
Burglary31.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.96-75.00%
Public order21.31-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.31-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1837.22-5.26%
Vehicle crime1011.7566.67%
Criminal damage and arson86.5360.00%
Public order65.2250.00%
Other theft63.92200.00%
Drugs43.92-50.00%
Burglary32.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.960.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1934.6135.71%
Drugs812.410.00%
Vehicle crime65.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.92150.00%
Public order43.26300.00%
Burglary32.61200.00%
Other theft21.96100.00%
Other crime21.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.31-80.00%
Possession of weapons11.310.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.90-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour109.14150.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.31-50.00%
Shoplifting11.310.00%
Public order10.65-87.50%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other theft10.65-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2333.950.00%
Public order815.020.00%
Drugs45.220.00%
Vehicle crime42.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.610.00%
Other theft32.610.00%
Possession of weapons21.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20248
June 20244
May 202411
April 20246
March 20248
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
September 20234

A total of 245 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202426
July 202424
June 202414
May 202422
April 202418
March 202418
February 202415
January 202417
December 202318
November 202319
October 202314
September 202323

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 202310
November 20236
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20245
June 20249
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20238
November 20235
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 202413
May 20245
April 20248
March 20247
February 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20231
September 20238

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20249
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
April 20248
March 20243
February 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L5 7RA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Great Mersey Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Major Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Lemon Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Blackfield Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Owen Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Lapworth Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Harebell Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Briar Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Primrose Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Snowdrop Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Newman Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Kirkdale Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Costain Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Foster Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Woodbine Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Reading Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Crocus Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Pansy Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Wulstan Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Rickman Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Stanley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sharpeville Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Heriot Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. James Larkin Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Vesuvius Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Easby Road
    Total1
    Other theft1