L8 2YB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L8 2YB

L8 2YB, Liverpool has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.74 per 1,000 population. This L8 2YB 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 2YB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L8 2YB, encompassing approximately 5679 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-16.13% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

L8 2YB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Birt Close with total crimes: 8
  • Chancellor Court with total crimes: 4
  • Ryedale Close with total crimes: 3

L8 2YB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.74-16.13%
Public order84.5860.00%
Drugs61.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.060.00%
Possession of weapons30.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.53-40.00%
Other crime30.53200.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Other theft20.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.560.00%
Drugs65.46-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.06-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.880.00%
Public order50.88-28.57%
Burglary30.880.00%
Other theft20.53100.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.0955.00%
Drugs95.46-18.18%
Public order71.5875.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.23133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.2366.67%
Robbery20.88100.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.45-35.48%
Drugs113.5257.14%
Public order41.9433.33%
Other theft30.70-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.53-25.00%
Burglary30.53-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.53-40.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.8040.91%
Drugs75.46-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson51.2366.67%
Burglary50.88-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.880.00%
Other theft40.700.00%
Bicycle theft30.7050.00%
Public order30.53-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.350.00%
Robbery10.35-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.97-24.14%
Drugs173.87-26.09%
Burglary62.99100.00%
Public order51.06-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour40.88-63.64%
Other theft40.7033.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.70-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.35-60.00%
Robbery20.35-33.33%
Other crime10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.257.41%
Drugs235.11130.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.05175.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.9450.00%
Public order91.5828.57%
Vehicle crime51.58150.00%
Robbery30.880.00%
Burglary30.53200.00%
Other theft30.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.4428.57%
Drugs104.7511.11%
Public order71.76600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.23-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.060.00%
Possession of weapons30.700.00%
Other theft30.5350.00%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Vehicle crime20.35-33.33%
Burglary10.35-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.16-22.22%
Drugs93.70125.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.58-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour41.4133.33%
Vehicle crime30.70200.00%
Burglary20.53-50.00%
Other theft20.350.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Public order10.18-75.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.0922.73%
Criminal damage and arson144.7575.00%
Burglary42.46-33.33%
Drugs40.70-20.00%
Public order40.70-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour30.70-76.92%
Other crime20.530.00%
Other theft20.35-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.35-50.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.290.00%
Public order71.410.00%
Other theft61.230.00%
Burglary61.060.00%
Drugs51.060.00%
Robbery20.880.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20249
February 20247
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 287 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202431
July 202431
June 202420
May 202431
April 202422
March 202429
February 202427
January 202421
December 202327
November 202322

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 202411
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 202313

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20249
February 20246
January 20248
December 202314
November 20238

A total of 107 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20249
June 202411
May 20247
April 202417
March 202423
February 202410
January 20249
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L8 2YB 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. Chancellor Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ryedale Close
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Harrowby Close
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Back Sandon Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Back Egerton Street North
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Hatherley Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Brampton Drive
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Askham Close
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 10. Arnold Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Princes Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Olive Branch Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Jermyn Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Loudon Grove
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Celtic Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Falkner Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Back Falkner Street South
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Falkner Square
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Sandon Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Lowther Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Upper Parliament Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Northbrook Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Mulgrave Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Rosebery Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Hillaby Close
    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