Crime Rate in Liverpool: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Liverpool

The total recorded crimes in Liverpool, UK in January 2026 are around 6,617 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Liverpool crime rate of 13.61 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2364) incidents (-5.59% decrease)
  • Drugs: (876) incidents (6.18% increase)
  • Public order: (658) incidents (10.40% increase)
Liverpool Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rainford Gardens with total crimes: 129
  • Whitechapel with total crimes: 126
  • Guelph Street 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 (1899 crimes), and the safest, Childwall (44 crimes), is 1855 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Liverpool.

Similarly, the area of Central & Islington (1586 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to West Allerton (15 crimes), with a difference of 1571 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Liverpool.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Central1899
Riverside678
Kirkdale325
County290
Everton288

Safest Wards:

West Derby66
Wavertree60
Church53
Woolton45
Childwall44

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central & Islington1586
Edge Hill402
Albert Dock & Queen's Dock336
Fairfield West & Newsham Park170
Kirkdale North165

Safest Areas:

Gateacre17
Croxteth East17
Calderstones17
Childwall East15
West Allerton15

Liverpool Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Liverpool has recorded 6,617 crimes with crime rate of 13.61 ranking 13th 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

CityJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Merseyside)CrimesRank (Merseyside)CrimesRank (Merseyside)
Sefton1,820 527,528 526,412 5
Knowsley1,129 416,090 416,393 4
St. Helens1,308 319,895 320,908 3
Wirral2,971 242,751 243,583 2

Liverpool Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2364 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (876 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2504 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 825 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2543 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (962 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2623 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (822 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2560 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (832 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2574 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (953 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8800 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 733.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 849 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026658
December 2025596
November 2025690
October 2025751
September 2025724
August 2025760
July 2025849
June 2025755
May 2025822
April 2025777
March 2025726
February 2025692

A total of 876 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202645
December 202581
November 202557
October 202576
September 202573
August 202581
July 202585
June 202565
May 2025103
April 202558
March 202591
February 202561

A total of 5163 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 430.25 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 490 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026442
December 2025490
November 2025455
October 2025427
September 2025428
August 2025414
July 2025393
June 2025429
May 2025464
April 2025371
March 2025474
February 2025376

A total of 10395 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 866.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1024 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026876
December 2025825
November 2025962
October 2025781
September 2025832
August 2025953
July 2025909
June 2025883
May 2025877
April 2025829
March 20251024
February 2025644

A total of 7567 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 630.58 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 822 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026534
December 2025501
November 2025634
October 2025822
September 2025615
August 2025663
July 2025539
June 2025614
May 2025768
April 2025663
March 2025618
February 2025596

A total of 30413 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2534.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2684 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262364
December 20252504
November 20252543
October 20252623
September 20252560
August 20252574
July 20252642
June 20252647
May 20252684
April 20252368
March 20252583
February 20252321

A total of 880 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202672
December 202570
November 202557
October 202593
September 202598
August 202552
July 202584
June 202559
May 2025111
April 202571
March 202564
February 202549

A total of 768 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202632
December 202556
November 202556
October 202585
September 202556
August 2025106
July 202556
June 202566
May 202588
April 202562
March 202568
February 202537

A total of 2950 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 245.83 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 336 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026192
December 2025326
November 2025336
October 2025332
September 2025292
August 2025246
July 2025226
June 2025176
May 2025231
April 2025196
March 2025199
February 2025198

A total of 6734 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 561.17 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 661 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026572
December 2025661
November 2025600
October 2025570
September 2025618
August 2025611
July 2025555
June 2025524
May 2025497
April 2025474
March 2025601
February 2025451

A total of 1121 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 93.42 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202687
December 202597
November 202589
October 2025115
September 2025112
August 2025111
July 202580
June 202574
May 2025101
April 202585
March 202585
February 202585

A total of 2043 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 170.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 206 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026151
December 2025153
November 2025155
October 2025165
September 2025166
August 2025178
July 2025184
June 2025186
May 2025161
April 2025206
March 2025194
February 2025144

A total of 5993 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 499.42 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 600 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026442
December 2025444
November 2025512
October 2025600
September 2025492
August 2025486
July 2025493
June 2025508
May 2025534
April 2025497
March 2025556
February 2025429

A total of 2197 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 183.08 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 234 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026150
December 2025168
November 2025234
October 2025209
September 2025123
August 2025184
July 2025198
June 2025168
May 2025214
April 2025173
March 2025175
February 2025201

High Crime Locations Liverpool in January 2026

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

1. Rainford Gardens (Map)
Total129
Violence and sexual offences42
Shoplifting33
Public order15
Drugs12
Anti-social behaviour12
Robbery6
Other theft6
Possession of weapons3
2. Whitechapel (Map)
Total126
Violence and sexual offences45
Public order18
Shoplifting15
Anti-social behaviour15
Other theft12
Drugs9
Criminal damage and arson6
Robbery3
Other crime3
3. Guelph Street (Map)
Total120
Violence and sexual offences40
Public order30
Other theft25
Criminal damage and arson10
Theft from the person5
Drugs5
Anti-social behaviour5
4. Parker Street (Map)
Total102
Violence and sexual offences27
Shoplifting21
Anti-social behaviour21
Public order12
Other theft9
Criminal damage and arson6
Burglary6
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total96
Anti-social behaviour24
Violence and sexual offences21
Shoplifting18
Public order18
Drugs6
Theft from the person3
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary3
6. Church Street (Map)
Total87
Shoplifting42
Violence and sexual offences18
Theft from the person9
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour6
Robbery3
Burglary3

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