Crime Rate in Anfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Anfield

The total recorded crimes in Anfield, Liverpool, UK in July 2025 are around 170 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Anfield crime rate of 2.23 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (-21.62% decrease)
  • Drugs: (27) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
Anfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Houlding Street with total crimes: 19
  • Wenlock Road with total crimes: 8
  • Burnand Street with total crimes: 7

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 July 2025 the Anfield has recorded 170 crimes with crime rate of 2.23 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Anfield)CrimesRank (Anfield)CrimesRank (Anfield)
Central2,122 127,551 123,878 1
Riverside625 28,060 27,319 2
Kensington and Fairfield322 43,674 54,176 3
Everton348 34,511 33,860 4
Kirkdale312 74,062 43,010 8
Speke-Garston321 53,580 73,580 5
County313 63,620 63,401 6
Princes Park259 83,088 83,133 7
Tuebrook and Stoneycroft169 122,528 102,740 9
Picton219 92,765 92,673 10
Norris Green203 102,498 112,466 12
Old Swan168 132,446 122,475 11
Fazakerley127 191,960 152,009 14
Knotty Ash150 152,188 141,791 15
St Michael's153 141,604 191,624 19
Warbreck140 171,772 161,764 16
Clubmoor141 161,715 181,620 20
Belle Vale135 181,747 171,689 17
Yew Tree123 201,590 201,671 18
West Derby107 211,389 211,378 21
Greenbank106 221,013 241,287 22
Croxteth97 231,067 221,171 24
Allerton and Hunts Cross75 251,046 231,178 23
Cressington83 24893 251,049 25
Wavertree70 26807 271,007 26
Childwall62 27849 26882 28
Church59 29762 28909 27
Mossley Hill61 28632 30744 30
Woolton53 30746 29830 29

Anfield 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 58 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 199 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202521
May 202514
April 202517
March 202529
February 202517
January 202526
December 202411
November 20245
October 202412
September 202415
August 20245

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 778 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202558
June 202574
May 202568
April 202571
March 202565
February 202572
January 202561
December 202473
November 202451
October 202452
September 202471
August 202462

A total of 187 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202517
May 202519
April 202514
March 202520
February 202510
January 202516
December 202417
November 202416
October 202418
September 202414
August 202414

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
April 20256
March 20256
February 20251
January 20256
December 20248
November 20245
October 20249
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 140 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202515
May 202512
April 202515
March 20258
February 20258
January 20257
December 20249
November 202412
October 202411
September 202414
August 202413

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20259
April 20257
March 202510
February 202512
January 202513
December 20243
November 20249
October 202411
September 20249
August 202412

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 193 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202517
May 202512
April 202521
March 202516
February 202520
January 202510
December 202413
November 202414
October 202420
September 202417
August 202417

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20258
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20247
November 20241
October 20246
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20254
May 20256
April 20253
March 20255
February 20258
January 202510
December 20249
November 20247
October 20246
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Anfield in July 2025

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

1. Houlding Street (Map)
Total19
Drugs4
Other theft4
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
2. Wenlock Road (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Burnand Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
5. Douglas Road (Map)
Total6
Drugs4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
7. Lillian Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Beechdene Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Sedley Street (Map)
Total4
Drugs3
Theft from the person1
10. Hildebrand Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1

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