BALM STREET, L7 2QT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L7 2QT

BALM STREET, L7 2QT, Liverpool has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.80 per 1,000 population. This L7 2QT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader L7 postcode area, which has experienced 221 crimes and a crime rate of 11.05 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this L7 2QT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L7 2QT, encompassing approximately 5290 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L7 2QT area, explore the L7 2QT 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 (15.15% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

L7 2QT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Esher Road with total crimes: 7
  • Ling Street with total crimes: 6
  • Connaught Road with total crimes: 4

BALM STREET, L7 2QT 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3813.8015.15%
Vehicle crime77.1816.67%
Burglary51.32400.00%
Other theft50.95150.00%
Robbery30.95200.00%
Other crime30.57200.00%
Public order30.57-81.25%
Shoplifting20.57-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.38-33.33%
Drugs20.38-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.19-87.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3317.20-21.43%
Public order166.2445.45%
Drugs103.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.8933.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.51-25.00%
Vehicle crime61.13100.00%
Bicycle theft31.13200.00%
Shoplifting30.57200.00%
Other theft20.57-77.78%
Theft from the person10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.19-66.67%
Burglary10.19-83.33%
Robbery10.19-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4219.095.00%
Public order117.940.00%
Other theft92.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.70-11.11%
Burglary61.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.1320.00%
Drugs51.130.00%
Robbery40.95300.00%
Other crime30.7650.00%
Vehicle crime30.5750.00%
Theft from the person20.570.00%
Shoplifting10.38-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4016.82-21.57%
Public order117.56-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.0828.57%
Other theft61.70-25.00%
Drugs51.13-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour50.9566.67%
Burglary40.95300.00%
Shoplifting30.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-33.33%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5119.4745.71%
Drugs129.6420.00%
Public order122.27500.00%
Other theft82.2760.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.51-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour31.32-75.00%
Shoplifting30.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.57-40.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.19-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3517.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.62100.00%
Drugs102.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.8950.00%
Burglary61.70100.00%
Shoplifting61.13100.00%
Vehicle crime51.13150.00%
Other theft50.95-28.57%
Theft from the person30.9550.00%
Public order20.57-86.67%
Robbery10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3517.962.94%
Public order156.62150.00%
Drugs102.84-9.09%
Other theft71.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.32-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.1350.00%
Other crime31.13200.00%
Burglary30.570.00%
Shoplifting30.57-25.00%
Theft from the person20.570.00%
Bicycle theft20.38100.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.38-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.63-15.00%
Drugs116.4337.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.080.00%
Other theft71.51250.00%
Public order61.32-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.130.00%
Shoplifting40.76300.00%
Vehicle crime30.760.00%
Possession of weapons30.57200.00%
Burglary30.57200.00%
Theft from the person20.57100.00%
Other crime10.38-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4015.88-11.11%
Public order157.5636.36%
Criminal damage and arson82.8460.00%
Drugs81.510.00%
Vehicle crime31.5150.00%
Other crime30.57200.00%
Other theft20.57-50.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.19-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4516.8280.00%
Public order118.5137.50%
Drugs82.0814.29%
Anti-social behaviour71.51133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.32-68.75%
Other theft40.95-60.00%
Shoplifting40.76100.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Other crime10.38-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson164.730.00%
Other theft103.020.00%
Public order81.890.00%
Drugs71.510.00%
Burglary41.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.760.00%
Other crime30.570.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 418 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202433
July 202442
June 202440
May 202451
April 202435
March 202435
February 202434
January 202440
December 202345
November 202325

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20249
June 20246
May 20248
April 20245
March 20247
February 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 202310

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202416
July 202411
June 202411
May 202412
April 20242
March 202415
February 20246
January 202415
December 202311
November 20238

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20248
June 20249
May 20247
April 20249
March 20246
February 20248
January 20248
December 20235
November 202316

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 202412
March 20246
February 20244
December 20237
November 20233

A total of 88 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20245
June 20245
May 202412
April 202410
March 202410
February 202411
January 20248
December 20238
November 20237

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L7 2QT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Esher Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Ling Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Connaught Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Finlay Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Denman Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Phythian Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Edinburgh Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sheil Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Odsey Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cliff Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gwenfron Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Molyneux Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sutcliffe Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Channell Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Malden Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Saxony Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Keble Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Smollett Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Thornes Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Adelaide Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Albert Edward Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Royston Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Peet Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Redgrave Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Cameron Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Phillimore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Grantham Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Needham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1