L8 5RT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L8 5RT

L8 5RT, Liverpool has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.75 per 1,000 population. This L8 5RT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader L8 postcode area, which has experienced 345 crimes and a crime rate of 9.78 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this L8 5RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L8 5RT, encompassing approximately 1863 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)

L8 5RT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mariners Wharf with total crimes: 5
  • Halftide Wharf with total crimes: 4
  • St James Street with total crimes: 4

L8 5RT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1425.75-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour107.5125.00%
Drugs95.3780.00%
Public order64.83200.00%
Other theft53.22-28.57%
Burglary12.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-83.33%
Shoplifting10.54-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1526.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.0560.00%
Other theft74.29600.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.7620.00%
Drugs53.22-54.55%
Shoplifting32.680.00%
Public order21.610.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.07-50.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1524.1450.00%
Drugs118.0522.22%
Criminal damage and arson55.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.68-16.67%
Other crime22.68100.00%
Public order21.07-71.43%
Vehicle crime21.07-50.00%
Theft from the person11.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.54-50.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1026.83-16.67%
Drugs95.37200.00%
Public order74.8340.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.7620.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.22-37.50%
Vehicle crime42.6833.33%
Shoplifting22.150.00%
Bicycle theft21.07100.00%
Other theft21.07-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1225.22-52.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.44-20.00%
Other theft64.29200.00%
Public order53.2225.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.6825.00%
Vehicle crime32.68200.00%
Drugs31.61-62.50%
Theft from the person11.610.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Burglary10.54-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.54-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2534.8856.25%
Criminal damage and arson1013.41900.00%
Drugs85.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.29-33.33%
Burglary42.150.00%
Public order42.15-33.33%
Other theft22.15-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.070.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1621.46-36.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.580.00%
Public order63.2250.00%
Drugs43.2233.33%
Other theft32.15-70.00%
Other crime21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-75.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2528.9725.00%
Other theft1013.41150.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.37500.00%
Vehicle crime43.22300.00%
Public order42.15100.00%
Drugs32.150.00%
Bicycle theft11.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.3942.86%
Other theft410.73-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson32.15-50.00%
Drugs31.610.00%
Public order21.61-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.07-80.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Burglary10.54-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1425.75-6.67%
Other theft97.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.2266.67%
Burglary52.6866.67%
Public order42.68100.00%
Vehicle crime22.15-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.54-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1523.07-16.67%
Other theft68.0520.00%
Vehicle crime63.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.22-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour32.15-66.67%
Burglary31.610.00%
Theft from the person21.610.00%
Public order21.07-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Drugs10.54-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1832.19125.00%
Anti-social behaviour99.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.83800.00%
Public order84.8314.29%
Other theft54.29-16.67%
Drugs42.680.00%
Burglary32.150.00%
Vehicle crime31.61-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.610.00%

In August 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime924.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.830.00%
Public order74.290.00%
Other theft63.760.00%
Drugs43.220.00%
Burglary32.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.610.00%
Theft from the person21.610.00%
Robbery11.070.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 202410
December 20234
November 20239
October 20236
September 20235
August 20236

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202415
June 202415
May 202410
April 202412
March 202425
February 202416
January 202425
December 202320
November 202314
October 202315
September 202318
August 20238

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20238
August 20237

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20248
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20239
August 20233

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20245
June 202411
May 20249
April 20243
March 20248
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
October 20231
September 20234
August 20234

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233
August 20239

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20248
March 202410
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234
September 20239
August 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
December 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
August 20231

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
August 20232

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L8 5RT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mariners Wharf
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
  • 2. Halftide Wharf
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 3. St James Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Jamaica Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fisher Street
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 6. Star Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Upper Mann Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 8. Granary Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Plaza Boulevard
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brindley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Ashwell Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Coburg Wharf
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. South Ferry Quay
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Bridgewater Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Watkinson Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Norfolk Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Chaloner Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Mann Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. New Bird Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Parliament Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Upper Harrington Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Duncan Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1