Crime Rate in Anfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Anfield

The total recorded crimes in Anfield, Liverpool, UK in February 2026 are around 140 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Anfield crime rate of 1.84 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Drugs: (26) incidents (73.33% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Anfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Houlding Street with total crimes: 10
  • St David'S Road with total crimes: 9
  • Goschen 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Anfield)CrimesRank (Anfield)CrimesRank (Anfield)
CentralNA NA27,551 123,878 1
RiversideNA NA8,060 27,319 2
Kensington and FairfieldNA NA3,674 54,176 3
EvertonNA NA4,511 33,860 4
KirkdaleNA NA4,062 43,010 8
Speke-GarstonNA NA3,580 73,580 5
CountyNA NA3,620 63,401 6
Princes ParkNA NA3,088 83,133 7
Tuebrook and StoneycroftNA NA2,528 102,740 9
PictonNA NA2,765 92,673 10
Old SwanNA NA2,446 122,475 11
Norris GreenNA NA2,498 112,466 12
FazakerleyNA NA1,960 152,009 14
Knotty AshNA NA2,188 141,791 15
WarbreckNA NA1,772 161,764 16
Belle ValeNA NA1,747 171,689 17
Yew TreeNA NA1,590 201,671 18
ClubmoorNA NA1,715 181,620 20
St Michael'sNA NA1,604 191,624 19
West DerbyNA NA1,389 211,378 21
GreenbankNA NA1,013 241,287 22
CroxtethNA NA1,067 221,171 24
Allerton and Hunts CrossNA NA1,046 231,178 23
CressingtonNA NA893 251,049 25
WavertreeNA NA807 271,007 26
ChildwallNA NA849 26882 28
ChurchNA NA762 28909 27
WooltonNA NA746 29830 29
Mossley HillNA NA632 30744 30

Anfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2025 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 21 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (93 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (73 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (61 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 905 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 69.62 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202660
January 202678
December 202573
November 202559
October 202593
September 202573
August 202561
July 202558
June 202574
May 202568
April 202571
March 202565
February 202572

A total of 189 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202611
December 202521
November 202513
October 202522
September 202510
August 20258
July 202512
June 202517
May 202519
April 202514
March 202520
February 202510

A total of 210 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.15 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202614
December 20257
November 202512
October 202517
September 202519
August 202525
July 202516
June 202517
May 202512
April 202521
March 202516
February 202520

A total of 245 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202626
January 202615
December 202514
November 202517
October 202513
September 202514
August 202521
July 202527
June 202521
May 202514
April 202517
March 202529
February 202517

A total of 147 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20269
December 202514
November 202511
October 202511
September 20256
August 202517
July 202516
June 202515
May 202512
April 202515
March 20258
February 20258

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20264
December 20251
November 20252
October 20256
September 20251
August 20256
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
April 20256
March 20256
February 20251

A total of 52 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20268
December 20253
November 20251
October 20251
September 20256
August 20253
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20258
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20251
October 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20258
November 20254
October 20256
September 20257
August 20256
July 20258
June 20257
May 20259
April 20257
March 202510
February 202512

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
December 20252
November 20252
September 20253
August 20251
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20266
December 20252
November 20254
October 20259
September 202511
August 20256
July 202510
June 20254
May 20256
April 20253
March 20255
February 20258

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20256
November 20253
October 20252
September 20253
August 20251
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20253
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20253
September 20253
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
February 20251

High Crime Locations Anfield in February 2026

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

1. Houlding Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. St David'S Road (Map)
Total9
Drugs4
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
3. Goschen Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
5. Craine Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
6. Sleepers Hill (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Tancred Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
8. Oakdene Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
9. Harrow Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
10. Wolverton Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1

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