L8 2XJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L8 2XJ

L8 2XJ, Liverpool has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.84 per 1,000 population. This L8 2XJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader L8 postcode area, which has experienced 346 crimes and a crime rate of 9.81 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this L8 2XJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L8 2XJ, encompassing approximately 6756 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L8 2XJ area, explore the L8 2XJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-13.95% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

L8 2XJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Birt Close with total crimes: 8
  • Britten Close with total crimes: 6
  • Seacole Close with total crimes: 6

L8 2XJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3711.84-13.95%
Public order85.48-42.86%
Drugs81.1860.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.1816.67%
Possession of weapons41.04300.00%
Other theft40.59100.00%
Burglary30.5950.00%
Bicycle theft20.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.30-77.78%
Other crime20.30-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4312.88-18.87%
Public order146.3655.56%
Criminal damage and arson92.07125.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.33-40.00%
Drugs50.89-16.67%
Other crime30.740.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Other theft20.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5313.7770.97%
Anti-social behaviour107.84100.00%
Public order91.480.00%
Drugs61.33-45.45%
Other theft60.8920.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8933.33%
Robbery20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.66-24.39%
Drugs114.5957.14%
Public order91.6350.00%
Other theft51.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.74-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson30.74-25.00%
Other crime30.4450.00%
Bicycle theft20.44100.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.15-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4112.5857.69%
Anti-social behaviour96.0750.00%
Drugs71.33-30.00%
Public order61.04-53.85%
Other theft50.89150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.74300.00%
Burglary40.59100.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.300.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Other crime20.30100.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.068.33%
Public order133.8562.50%
Drugs101.92-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour61.48-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-50.00%
Other theft20.300.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Burglary20.30100.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-83.33%
Other crime10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.84-17.24%
Drugs223.55144.44%
Anti-social behaviour83.260.00%
Public order81.1814.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.18100.00%
Vehicle crime40.8933.33%
Robbery20.590.00%
Other theft20.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.15-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.51-23.68%
Drugs94.2950.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.33300.00%
Public order71.1816.67%
Possession of weapons41.040.00%
Other theft40.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.59-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.440.00%
Burglary20.44-33.33%
Other crime10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3810.0635.71%
Drugs65.62-25.00%
Public order60.8920.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.89-37.50%
Burglary30.740.00%
Vehicle crime30.44-50.00%
Other theft20.44-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.30-33.33%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.92-6.67%
Drugs84.1414.29%
Criminal damage and arson81.1860.00%
Vehicle crime61.18500.00%
Public order50.89-37.50%
Other theft50.740.00%
Burglary30.74-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour30.44-57.14%
Other crime10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.10-16.67%
Public order84.4460.00%
Burglary81.18166.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.180.00%
Drugs71.04250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.04-16.67%
Other theft50.74150.00%
Robbery20.740.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.15-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3610.9571.43%
Anti-social behaviour75.3316.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.04-25.00%
Public order50.89-61.54%
Vehicle crime30.7450.00%
Bicycle theft30.44-40.00%
Burglary30.4450.00%
Other theft20.44-50.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Other crime20.30100.00%
Drugs20.30-66.67%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.510.00%
Public order133.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.920.00%
Drugs61.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.890.00%
Bicycle theft50.890.00%
Other theft40.740.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
July 20249
June 20249
May 20246
April 202413
March 20248
February 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 20235
September 202313

A total of 437 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202443
July 202453
June 202431
May 202441
April 202426
March 202424
February 202429
January 202438
December 202328
November 202330
October 202336
September 202321

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202410
June 20245
May 20249
April 20246
March 20248
February 20248
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 107 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20246
June 202411
May 20247
April 202410
March 202422
February 20249
January 20246
December 20238
November 20237
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20238
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L8 2XJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Birt Close
    Total8
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Britten Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Seacole Close
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ryedale Close
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Harrowby Close
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hatherley Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Cedar Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Tagus Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Askham Close
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 10. Princes Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Olive Branch Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Brahms Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Lodge Lane
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Maitland Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Commerce Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Steve Biko Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Longfellow Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Garrison Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Bentley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Ducie Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Jermyn Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Princes Gate East
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Loudon Grove
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Celtic Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Mulgrave Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Beaconsfield Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Arundel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Granby Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Palomar Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Seaport Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1