SHEPHERDS FOLD CLOSE, L8 2YG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L8 2YG

SHEPHERDS FOLD CLOSE, L8 2YG, Liverpool has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.08 per 1,000 population. This L8 2YG 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 2YG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L8 2YG, encompassing approximately 7158 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-7.89% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

L8 2YG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Birt Close with total crimes: 8
  • Ryedale Close with total crimes: 3
  • Harrowby Close with total crimes: 3

SHEPHERDS FOLD CLOSE, L8 2YG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences359.08-7.89%
Public order54.89-44.44%
Drugs50.7025.00%
Possession of weapons40.70300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.56-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour30.560.00%
Other crime30.42-25.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.140.00%
Burglary10.14-50.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3810.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.3128.57%
Public order91.2628.57%
Drugs41.26-66.67%
Other crime40.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.56-62.50%
Burglary20.42100.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Robbery10.14-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3811.1852.00%
Drugs125.31-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour81.6833.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.12133.33%
Public order70.9840.00%
Robbery30.980.00%
Other theft20.42-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.140.00%
Burglary10.14-66.67%

In June 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 offences258.52-16.67%
Drugs133.49225.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.82-33.33%
Public order50.84-16.67%
Other theft30.70-50.00%
Burglary30.42-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.42-50.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.487.14%
Anti-social behaviour94.1980.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.26200.00%
Public order60.84-25.00%
Other theft60.84200.00%
Burglary50.84-16.67%
Drugs40.70-63.64%
Possession of weapons20.56100.00%
Vehicle crime20.280.00%
Bicycle theft20.28100.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Other crime10.28-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.92-3.45%
Drugs113.91-38.89%
Public order81.54-27.27%
Burglary61.12500.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.84-44.44%
Other crime30.70200.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.28-83.33%
Other theft20.280.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.85-25.64%
Drugs184.0580.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.5171.43%
Public order111.6883.33%
Anti-social behaviour91.5450.00%
Vehicle crime51.2625.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Other theft20.28-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-66.67%
Burglary10.14-66.67%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3911.7330.00%
Drugs105.4542.86%
Criminal damage and arson71.40-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour60.98100.00%
Public order60.84100.00%
Other theft40.84100.00%
Vehicle crime40.5633.33%
Possession of weapons30.560.00%
Burglary30.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences308.52-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson84.19-20.00%
Drugs71.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.98-25.00%
Burglary30.4250.00%
Public order30.42-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.42200.00%
Other theft20.42-33.33%
Robbery10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3910.2030.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.4525.00%
Drugs71.4016.67%
Public order40.98-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.56-71.43%
Other theft30.56-40.00%
Burglary20.42-71.43%
Other crime20.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.190.00%
Public order121.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.680.00%
Burglary71.120.00%
Drugs60.980.00%
Other theft50.840.00%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 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
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20248
March 202411
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 202312

A total of 361 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202438
July 202438
June 202425
May 202430
April 202428
March 202429
February 202439
January 202430
December 202339
November 202330

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 20246
May 20249
April 20245
March 20249
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 202314

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20247
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 202412
February 20247
January 20248
December 202310
November 20238

A total of 97 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 202412
June 202413
May 20244
April 202411
March 202418
February 202410
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
December 20231
November 20231

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 2YG 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. Ryedale Close
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Harrowby Close
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hatherley Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Trefoil Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Foxhill Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Askham Close
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 8. Arnold Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Princes Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Olive Branch Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brahms Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Garrison Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Ducie Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Jermyn Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Princes Gate East
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Loudon Grove
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Celtic Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Upper Parliament Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Northbrook Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Mulgrave Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Rosebery Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Thackeray Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hillaby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Beaconsfield Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Arundel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Granby Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Palomar Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Seaport Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Mozart Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Asbridge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1