Crime Rate in Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central

The total recorded crimes in Central, Liverpool, UK in May 2025 are around 2,309 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central crime rate of 2.41 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 Central, encompassing approximately 958,037 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (693) incidents (9.83% increase)
  • Drugs: (328) incidents (-11.59% decrease)
  • Public order: (267) incidents (-7.93% decrease)
Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rainford Gardens with total crimes: 186
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 138
  • Whitechapel with total crimes: 132

How safe is Central?

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

  • Relative to Liverpool:

    • In 2024, Central reported a higher crime volume than the Liverpool average, with 27,551 crimes compared to 3,079. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Central witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

    • In 2023, Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Liverpool average, with 23,878 crimes compared to 2,922. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Central witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Liverpool, Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Central has recorded 2,309 crimes with crime rate of 0.47 ranking 1th out of 29 in the Liverpool, UK

In 2024, the total Central crimes were 27,551. The crime rate of Central in 2024 was 28.76 (year) or 2.40 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Liverpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Central were around 23,878 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.92 (year) or 2.08 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Liverpool.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Central)CrimesRank (Central)CrimesRank (Central)
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
Anfield156 132,215 132,338 13
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

Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (693 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (328 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (631 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (371 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (640 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (408 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 564 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 235 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (480 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (212 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 761 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 323 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (551 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (397 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (552 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (270 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (580 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (307 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (620 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (341 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 663 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 278 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 877 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 79.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202587
April 202591
March 2025103
February 202576
January 202557
December 202468
November 202497
October 202477
September 202438
August 202492
July 202491

A total of 3269 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 297.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 408 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025328
April 2025371
March 2025408
February 2025222
January 2025201
December 2024323
November 2024397
October 2024254
September 2024298
August 2024213
July 2024254

A total of 275 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202510
March 202531
February 202514
January 202539
December 202421
November 202426
October 202423
September 202411
August 202426
July 202420

A total of 2599 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 236.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 290 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025267
April 2025290
March 2025200
February 2025235
January 2025202
December 2024213
November 2024264
October 2024179
September 2024225
August 2024256
July 2024268

A total of 316 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202535
March 202537
February 202543
January 20259
December 202432
November 202434
October 202421
September 202413
August 202425
July 202435

A total of 6735 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 612.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 761 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025693
April 2025631
March 2025640
February 2025564
January 2025480
December 2024761
November 2024551
October 2024552
September 2024580
August 2024620
July 2024663

A total of 1655 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 150.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 195 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025166
April 2025117
March 2025137
February 2025133
January 2025137
December 2024153
November 2024152
October 2024195
September 2024148
August 2024139
July 2024178

A total of 2781 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 252.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 341 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025207
April 2025204
March 2025281
February 2025215
January 2025212
December 2024203
November 2024263
October 2024270
September 2024307
August 2024341
July 2024278

A total of 576 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202559
April 202550
March 202528
February 202525
January 202539
December 202474
November 202451
October 202473
September 202464
August 202439
July 202474

A total of 518 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202557
April 202536
March 202547
February 202544
January 202553
December 202445
November 202446
October 202427
September 202451
August 202450
July 202462

A total of 2207 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 200.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 263 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025263
April 2025206
March 2025186
February 2025182
January 2025198
December 2024186
November 2024257
October 2024189
September 2024155
August 2024163
July 2024222

A total of 253 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202535
March 202520
February 20259
January 202514
December 202433
November 202421
October 202423
September 202418
August 202433
July 202425

A total of 283 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202530
March 202518
February 202519
January 202530
December 202425
November 202426
October 202420
September 202425
August 202434
July 202425

A total of 299 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202524
March 202534
February 202514
January 202521
December 202424
November 202422
October 202426
September 202425
August 202440
July 202426

High Crime Locations Central in May 2025

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

1. Rainford Gardens (Map)
Total186
Violence and sexual offences45
Anti-social behaviour30
Drugs30
Public order18
Other theft15
Shoplifting12
Criminal damage and arson9
Possession of weapons9
Bicycle theft6
Theft from the person6
Burglary3
Other crime3
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total138
Violence and sexual offences39
Anti-social behaviour27
Public order18
Shoplifting18
Theft from the person12
Other theft9
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs6
Bicycle theft3
3. Whitechapel (Map)
Total132
Drugs24
Public order24
Violence and sexual offences24
Shoplifting18
Anti-social behaviour15
Robbery9
Theft from the person9
Burglary6
Other theft3
4. Parker Street (Map)
Total120
Shoplifting30
Violence and sexual offences27
Public order24
Drugs9
Other theft9
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson6
Possession of weapons3
Robbery3
Theft from the person3
5. Lord Street (Map)
Total93
Violence and sexual offences27
Shoplifting18
Other theft15
Public order12
Anti-social behaviour9
Drugs6
Criminal damage and arson3
Robbery3
6. Church Street (Map)
Total84
Public order21
Shoplifting21
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Possession of weapons3
Robbery3
7. Nightclub (Map)
Total81
Violence and sexual offences42
Drugs12
Other theft9
Public order6
Theft from the person6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime3
8. Guelph Street (Map)
Total80
Violence and sexual offences35
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson10
Bicycle theft5
Other theft5
Public order5
Vehicle crime5
9. Back Lime Street (Map)
Total66
Violence and sexual offences24
Other theft9
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs6
Shoplifting6
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons3
Public order3
Theft from the person3
10. Queensway Entrance (Mersey Tunnel) (Map)
Total57
Drugs24
Criminal damage and arson12
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime3

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