L5 7SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L5 7SP

L5 7SP, Liverpool has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.35 per 1,000 population. This L5 7SP 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 7SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L5 7SP, encompassing approximately 1416 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

L5 7SP Crime Hotspots

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

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

L5 7SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1430.35-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson79.88250.00%
Burglary54.94400.00%
Drugs53.53-28.57%
Vehicle crime33.53-40.00%
Public order32.120.00%
Other theft32.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.120.00%
Other crime11.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2131.765.00%
Drugs714.8240.00%
Vehicle crime54.94400.00%
Other theft33.5350.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.12-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.410.00%
Burglary11.41-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2032.4766.67%
Drugs514.1225.00%
Public order53.53-54.55%
Burglary43.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.82-55.56%
Other theft22.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.41-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.41-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.71-50.00%
Other crime10.71-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1240.23-36.84%
Public order118.47175.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.76800.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.35700.00%
Drugs45.65-63.64%
Vehicle crime32.82-50.00%
Burglary22.120.00%
Other theft21.410.00%
Possession of weapons21.410.00%
Other crime21.41-33.33%
Robbery11.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1933.1718.75%
Drugs1113.41266.67%
Vehicle crime67.7650.00%
Public order44.23-33.33%
Other crime32.8250.00%
Burglary22.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.41-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1633.17-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson711.29133.33%
Public order64.940.00%
Other theft54.2366.67%
Vehicle crime43.53300.00%
Drugs32.82-57.14%
Other crime22.12100.00%
Burglary21.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.41-66.67%
Robbery10.710.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1730.3541.67%
Drugs712.00250.00%
Public order64.9420.00%
Other theft34.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.12200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.120.00%
Burglary12.12-50.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-75.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.17-20.00%
Public order58.47150.00%
Vehicle crime43.53300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.820.00%
Burglary22.12-33.33%
Drugs21.410.00%
Shoplifting11.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.640.00%
Burglary310.5950.00%
Drugs22.12-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.41-75.00%
Public order21.41-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.41-87.50%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1534.58-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson810.59100.00%
Vehicle crime85.65166.67%
Public order75.65250.00%
Other theft54.94150.00%
Drugs33.53-62.50%
Burglary22.12-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.41-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1630.3523.08%
Drugs811.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.65300.00%
Vehicle crime32.8250.00%
Burglary32.12200.00%
Other theft22.12100.00%
Public order21.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.41-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.410.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.76-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour89.18166.67%
Vehicle crime25.65-50.00%
Shoplifting11.410.00%
Public order10.71-87.50%
Burglary10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-83.33%
Other theft10.710.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1830.350.00%
Public order812.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.650.00%
Vehicle crime44.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.820.00%
Drugs22.120.00%
Possession of weapons11.410.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20238
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202421
July 202420
June 202412
May 202419
April 202416
March 202417
February 202412
January 202415
December 202315
November 202316
October 202313
September 202318

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20244
June 20249
May 20241
April 20247
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20238
November 20234
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 20244
May 202411
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
September 20232

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 202411
May 20244
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232
October 20231
September 20238

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20231

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20245
March 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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 4 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
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241

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
July 20241
June 20242
November 20231
September 20231

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 7SP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Great Mersey Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Lemon Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Blackfield Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lapworth Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Half Crown Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Harebell Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Briar Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Primrose Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Snowdrop Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Newman Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Costain Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Sandhills Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Foster Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Woodbine Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Reading Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Crocus Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Pansy Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Wulstan Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Rickman Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Stanley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Sharpeville Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Heriot Street
    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