Crime Rate in Anfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Anfield

The total recorded crimes in Anfield, Liverpool, UK in May 2025 are around 156 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Anfield crime rate of 2.05 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 Anfield, encompassing approximately 76,137 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (68) incidents (-4.23% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Drugs: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
Anfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Houlding Street with total crimes: 13
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 11
  • Armley Road with total crimes: 8

How safe is Anfield?

To understand the safety of Anfield, we need to analyze Anfield crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Liverpool:

    • In 2024, Anfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Liverpool average, with 2215 crimes compared to 3079.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Anfield witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

    • In 2023, Anfield had fewer crimes than the Liverpool average, with 2,338 crimes compared to 2,922. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Anfield witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Liverpool, Anfield has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Anfield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Anfield has recorded 156 crimes with crime rate of 2.05 ranking 13th out of 29 in the Liverpool, UK

In 2024, the total Anfield crimes were 2,215. The crime rate of Anfield in 2024 was 29.09 (year) or 2.42 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Liverpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Anfield were around 2,338 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.71 (year) or 2.56 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Liverpool.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Anfield)CrimesRank (Anfield)CrimesRank (Anfield)
Central2,309 127,551 123,878 1
Riverside758 28,060 27,319 2
Kensington and Fairfield361 43,674 54,176 3
Everton342 54,511 33,860 4
Kirkdale387 34,062 43,010 8
Speke-Garston231 93,580 73,580 5
County275 73,620 63,401 6
Princes Park287 63,088 83,133 7
Tuebrook and Stoneycroft242 82,528 102,740 9
Picton224 102,765 92,673 10
Old Swan180 122,446 122,475 11
Norris Green193 112,498 112,466 12
Fazakerley131 171,960 152,009 14
Knotty Ash138 152,188 141,791 15
St Michael's142 141,604 191,624 19
Warbreck119 191,772 161,764 16
Belle Vale134 161,747 171,689 17
Yew Tree110 211,590 201,671 18
Clubmoor103 221,715 181,620 20
West Derby125 181,389 211,378 21
Greenbank116 201,013 241,287 22
Croxteth90 231,067 221,171 24
Allerton and Hunts Cross89 241,046 231,178 23
Cressington69 27893 251,049 25
Mossley Hill78 25632 30744 30
Wavertree66 28807 271,007 26
Childwall75 26849 26882 28
Church62 30762 28909 27
Woolton63 29746 29830 29

Anfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (71 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (65 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 72 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (61 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 73 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (71 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (62 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 89 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (194 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (80 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20255
February 20258
January 202510
December 20249
November 20247
October 20246
September 20246
August 20246
July 20245
June 202412
May 202411

A total of 208 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202514
March 202520
February 202510
January 202516
December 202417
November 202416
October 202418
September 202414
August 202414
July 202410
June 202424
May 202416

A total of 73 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20247
November 20241
October 20246
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 1009 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 77.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 194 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202568
April 202571
March 202565
February 202572
January 202561
December 202473
November 202451
October 202452
September 202471
August 202462
July 202489
June 2024194
May 202480

A total of 169 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202515
March 20258
February 20258
January 20257
December 20249
November 202412
October 202411
September 202414
August 202413
July 20249
June 202440
May 202411

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 226 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202517
March 202529
February 202517
January 202526
December 202411
November 20245
October 202412
September 202415
August 20245
July 202416
June 202436
May 202423

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 202510
February 202512
January 202513
December 20243
November 20249
October 202411
September 20249
August 202412
July 202417
June 202434
May 202414

A total of 251 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202521
March 202516
February 202520
January 202510
December 202413
November 202414
October 202420
September 202417
August 202417
July 202418
June 202454
May 202419

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20244
June 202410

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20256
February 20251
January 20256
December 20248
November 20245
October 20249
September 20243
August 20248
July 20245
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20249
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Anfield in May 2025

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

1. Houlding Street (Map)
Total13
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Robbery1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
3. Armley Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. St David'S Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Craine Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. St Andrew Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Wolverton Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Twyford Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
10. Saker Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1

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