LAVAN CLOSE, L6 2WQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L6 2WQ

LAVAN CLOSE, L6 2WQ, Liverpool has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.60 per 1,000 population. This L6 2WQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader L6 postcode area, which has experienced 353 crimes and a crime rate of 13.93 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this L6 2WQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L6 2WQ, encompassing approximately 4569 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

L6 2WQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kensington Street with total crimes: 4
  • Alexandra Close with total crimes: 4
  • College Street North with total crimes: 4

LAVAN CLOSE, L6 2WQ 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.609.09%
Criminal damage and arson65.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.3125.00%
Public order51.09-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.090.00%
Other theft30.880.00%
Other crime20.66-50.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Drugs10.22-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.040.00%
Public order94.8150.00%
Other crime41.97300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.88-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.8833.33%
Shoplifting30.880.00%
Drugs30.66-78.57%
Other theft30.66200.00%
Robbery10.66-66.67%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.79-21.43%
Drugs144.8155.56%
Public order63.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.31-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.0933.33%
Burglary30.88200.00%
Robbery30.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Other theft10.22-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.6912.00%
Drugs96.13-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson81.97100.00%
Public order41.750.00%
Other theft40.88100.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.1631.58%
Drugs135.4762.50%
Public order42.85-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson40.880.00%
Other theft20.88-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.44100.00%
Other crime10.44-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.38-29.63%
Public order94.16125.00%
Drugs81.97-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson41.75-33.33%
Other theft30.88-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Other crime20.66-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.13-10.00%
Drugs115.9183.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.41-33.33%
Other theft51.31400.00%
Public order41.090.00%
Other crime40.880.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.2615.38%
Criminal damage and arson96.57125.00%
Drugs61.97-25.00%
Public order41.31-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-50.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%

In January 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 offences2612.4713.04%
Drugs85.69-27.27%
Public order51.75400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.09-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.88-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.88-25.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Burglary20.44-60.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.44-4.17%
Drugs115.03266.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.4175.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.530.00%
Burglary51.53150.00%
Vehicle crime41.09-50.00%
Shoplifting20.88-60.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Other theft10.22-85.71%
Public order10.22-87.50%
Robbery10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.5426.32%
Public order85.2560.00%
Vehicle crime81.75300.00%
Other theft71.75250.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.53250.00%
Shoplifting51.53400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.09100.00%
Drugs30.880.00%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.1072.73%
Public order54.16-16.67%
Drugs31.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-60.00%
Other theft20.44-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.750.00%
Public order62.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.310.00%
Other theft51.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.090.00%
Drugs31.090.00%
Burglary30.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20237
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 300 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202422
July 202422
June 202428
May 202425
April 202419
March 202427
February 202430
January 202426
December 202323
November 202324
October 202319
September 202311

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20249
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
January 20242
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20249
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20238
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 93 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 202414
June 20249
May 202413
April 20248
March 202411
February 20246
January 20248
December 202311
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L6 2WQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kensington Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Alexandra Close
    Total4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. College Street North
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rocastle Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Phythian Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Henglers Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Ellen'S Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Prospect Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pera Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Compton Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Perth Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. Gleave Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Churton Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Gardenside Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Cresswell Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Cowan Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Trafalgar Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Gilmartin Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Keble Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Rothwell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Burnley Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Atwell Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Butler Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hutchinson Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Mill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Gregson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Greenside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1