Crime Rate in Liverpool: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Liverpool

The total recorded crimes in Liverpool, UK in July 2025 are around 7,293 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Liverpool crime rate of 15.00 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Liverpool, encompassing approximately 486,088 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2642) incidents (-0.19% decrease)
  • Drugs: (909) incidents (2.94% increase)
  • Public order: (849) incidents (12.45% increase)
Liverpool Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 147
  • Rainford Gardens with total crimes: 141
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 120

Liverpool Police Info:

Merseyside Police

How safe is Liverpool?

To understand the safety of Liverpool, we need to analyze Liverpool crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Liverpool has recorded 92,378 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 190.04 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 10 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 87,652 crimes with a crime rate of 180.32, ranking it 12 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Merseyside:

    • In 2024, Liverpool reported a higher crime volume than the Merseyside average, with 92,378 crimes compared to 39,728. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Liverpool recorded fewer crimes than 4 out of 4 other cities.

    • In 2023, Liverpool experienced a greater number of crimes than the Merseyside average, with 87,652 crimes compared to 38,990. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Liverpool recorded fewer crimes than 4 out of 4 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Liverpool is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Merseyside, Liverpool has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Liverpool Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Central (2122 crimes), and the safest, Woolton (53 crimes), is 2069 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Liverpool.

Similarly, the area of Central & Islington (1698 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to West Allerton (16 crimes), with a difference of 1682 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Liverpool.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Central2122
Riverside625
Everton348
Kensington and Fairfield322
Speke-Garston321

Safest Wards:

Wavertree70
Childwall62
Mossley Hill61
Church59
Woolton53

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central & Islington1698
Edge Hill429
Albert Dock & Queen's Dock368
Pier Head211
Fairfield West & Newsham Park207

Safest Areas:

Childwall East26
Childwall West & Wavertree Green21
Calderstones20
Gateacre16
West Allerton16

Liverpool Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Liverpool has recorded 7,293 crimes with crime rate of 15.00 ranking 17th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Merseyside.

In 2024, the total Liverpool crimes were 92,378. The crime rate of Liverpool in 2024 was 190.04 (year) or 15.84 (month) ranking it 10 danzarous in the UK. Liverpool ranked 1 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Merseyside.

In 2023, the total crimes in Liverpool were around 87,652 crimes with yearly crime rate of 180.32 (year) or 15.03 (month) ranking 12 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Merseyside, Liverpool ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 1 as per crime rate of Liverpool

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Merseyside)CrimesRank (Merseyside)CrimesRank (Merseyside)
Sefton2,204 527,528 526,412 5
Knowsley1,383 416,090 416,393 4
St. Helens1,547 319,895 320,908 3
Wirral3,766 242,751 243,583 2

Liverpool Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2642 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 909 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2647 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (883 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2684 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (877 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2368 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (829 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2583 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (1024 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2321 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 692 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2197 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (691 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2588 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 677 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2370 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (818 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2367 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (952 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2399 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (759 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2442 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (766 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29608 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2467.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2684 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252642
June 20252647
May 20252684
April 20252368
March 20252583
February 20252321
January 20252197
December 20242588
November 20242370
October 20242367
September 20242399
August 20242442

A total of 1030 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 85.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202584
June 202559
May 2025111
April 202571
March 202564
February 202549
January 202563
December 2024103
November 2024115
October 2024122
September 2024116
August 202473

A total of 731 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202556
June 202566
May 202588
April 202562
March 202568
February 202537
January 202546
December 202445
November 202466
October 202453
September 202463
August 202481

A total of 2266 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 188.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 230 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025198
June 2025168
May 2025214
April 2025173
March 2025175
February 2025201
January 2025191
December 2024230
November 2024162
October 2024149
September 2024195
August 2024210

A total of 8194 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 682.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 952 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025539
June 2025614
May 2025768
April 2025663
March 2025618
February 2025596
January 2025691
December 2024596
November 2024814
October 2024952
September 2024724
August 2024619

A total of 918 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202580
June 202574
May 2025101
April 202585
March 202585
February 202585
January 202556
December 202494
November 202486
October 202472
September 202441
August 202459

A total of 2100 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 175.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 206 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025184
June 2025186
May 2025161
April 2025206
March 2025194
February 2025144
January 2025165
December 2024178
November 2024156
October 2024176
September 2024189
August 2024161

A total of 839 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202585
June 202565
May 2025103
April 202558
March 202591
February 202561
January 202575
December 202455
November 202458
October 202466
September 202450
August 202472

A total of 9273 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 772.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1024 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025909
June 2025883
May 2025877
April 2025829
March 20251024
February 2025644
January 2025660
December 2024677
November 2024818
October 2024676
September 2024647
August 2024629

A total of 6080 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 506.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 612 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025493
June 2025508
May 2025534
April 2025497
March 2025556
February 2025429
January 2025448
December 2024430
November 2024612
October 2024563
September 2024462
August 2024548

A total of 6322 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 526.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 639 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025555
June 2025524
May 2025497
April 2025474
March 2025601
February 2025451
January 2025472
December 2024430
November 2024532
October 2024539
September 2024608
August 2024639

A total of 5070 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 422.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 474 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025393
June 2025429
May 2025464
April 2025371
March 2025474
February 2025376
January 2025360
December 2024456
November 2024443
October 2024473
September 2024431
August 2024400

A total of 2713 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 226.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 282 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025226
June 2025176
May 2025231
April 2025196
March 2025199
February 2025198
January 2025241
December 2024224
November 2024276
October 2024257
September 2024282
August 2024207

A total of 8780 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 731.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 849 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025849
June 2025755
May 2025822
April 2025777
March 2025726
February 2025692
January 2025635
December 2024626
November 2024698
October 2024675
September 2024759
August 2024766

High Crime Locations Liverpool in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total147
Shoplifting51
Violence and sexual offences39
Public order30
Anti-social behaviour15
Theft from the person9
Other theft3
2. Rainford Gardens (Map)
Total141
Violence and sexual offences33
Shoplifting24
Public order24
Drugs24
Anti-social behaviour12
Robbery6
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson6
Vehicle crime3
Theft from the person3
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total120
Shoplifting69
Violence and sexual offences21
Public order15
Theft from the person6
Possession of weapons3
Other theft3
Burglary3
4. Church Street (Map)
Total99
Violence and sexual offences30
Shoplifting27
Other theft15
Public order9
Robbery6
Anti-social behaviour6
Theft from the person3
Other crime3
5. Guelph Street (Map)
Total95
Violence and sexual offences50
Public order25
Possession of weapons5
Other theft5
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour5
6. Parker Street (Map)
Total93
Shoplifting15
Anti-social behaviour15
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order12
Drugs9
Criminal damage and arson9
Theft from the person6
Other theft6
Robbery3
Burglary3
Bicycle theft3

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