Crime Rate in Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central

The total recorded crimes in Central, Liverpool, UK in February 2026 are around 1,952 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central crime rate of 2.04 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (662) incidents (24.91% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (302) incidents (20.80% increase)
  • Drugs: (278) incidents (-6.40% decrease)
Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rainford Gardens with total crimes: 126
  • Parker Street with total crimes: 123
  • Church Street with total crimes: 117

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Central)CrimesRank (Central)CrimesRank (Central)
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
AnfieldNA NA2,215 132,338 13
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

Central 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 662 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 302 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (530 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (297 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 661 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 342 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (770 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (454 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (696 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (295 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (649 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (365 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (680 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (463 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 613 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 348 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (713 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (293 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1123 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 86.38 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202670
January 202664
December 202563
November 202593
October 2025124
September 202599
August 202573
July 2025100
June 202580
May 202587
April 202591
March 2025103
February 202576

A total of 4456 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 342.77 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 463 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026278
January 2026297
December 2025342
November 2025454
October 2025287
September 2025365
August 2025463
July 2025348
June 2025293
May 2025328
April 2025371
March 2025408
February 2025222

A total of 356 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.38 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202634
January 202616
December 202543
November 202530
October 202531
September 202531
August 202531
July 202516
June 202538
May 202522
April 202535
March 202520
February 20259

A total of 1934 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 148.77 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 189 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026143
January 2026189
December 2025176
November 2025161
October 2025182
September 2025146
August 2025118
July 2025146
June 2025120
May 2025166
April 2025117
March 2025137
February 2025133

A total of 3122 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 240.15 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 295 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026176
January 2026239
December 2025176
November 2025213
October 2025295
September 2025238
August 2025255
July 2025280
June 2025258
May 2025267
April 2025290
March 2025200
February 2025235

A total of 532 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202640
January 202642
December 202546
November 202524
October 202555
September 202550
August 202527
July 202548
June 202538
May 202559
April 202550
March 202528
February 202525

A total of 299 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 20262
December 202514
November 202522
October 202536
September 202524
August 202543
July 202512
June 202517
May 202543
April 202524
March 202534
February 202514

A total of 8502 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 654.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 770 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026662
January 2026530
December 2025661
November 2025770
October 2025696
September 2025649
August 2025680
July 2025613
June 2025713
May 2025693
April 2025631
March 2025640
February 2025564

A total of 2452 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 188.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 263 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026140
January 2026170
December 2025182
November 2025176
October 2025245
September 2025167
August 2025192
July 2025158
June 2025185
May 2025263
April 2025206
March 2025186
February 2025182

A total of 319 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202634
January 20268
December 202526
November 202517
October 202527
September 202530
August 202532
July 202525
June 202511
May 202554
April 202510
March 202531
February 202514

A total of 3441 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 264.69 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 341 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026302
January 2026250
December 2025341
November 2025282
October 2025228
September 2025307
August 2025313
July 2025282
June 2025229
May 2025207
April 2025204
March 2025281
February 2025215

A total of 498 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202622
January 202639
December 202529
November 202542
October 202540
September 202532
August 202540
July 202536
June 202534
May 202557
April 202536
March 202547
February 202544

A total of 477 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.69 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202618
January 202643
December 202543
November 202534
October 202546
September 202546
August 202547
July 202528
June 202525
May 202532
April 202535
March 202537
February 202543

A total of 515 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.62 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202610
December 202578
November 202567
October 202565
September 202559
August 202555
July 202530
June 202534
May 202531
April 202530
March 202518
February 202519

High Crime Locations Central in February 2026

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

1. Rainford Gardens (Map)
Total126
Violence and sexual offences27
Drugs24
Anti-social behaviour21
Shoplifting21
Other theft9
Other crime6
Possession of weapons6
Public order6
Theft from the person6
2. Parker Street (Map)
Total123
Shoplifting36
Violence and sexual offences27
Public order18
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft9
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs6
Theft from the person6
Burglary3
Robbery3
3. Church Street (Map)
Total117
Shoplifting57
Public order21
Violence and sexual offences18
Other theft9
Theft from the person6
Drugs3
Other crime3
4. Back Lime Street (Map)
Total105
Shoplifting36
Violence and sexual offences33
Anti-social behaviour9
Drugs6
Other theft6
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons3
Theft from the person3
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total90
Shoplifting24
Public order21
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs6
Burglary3
Robbery3
Theft from the person3
6. Lord Street (Map)
Total78
Shoplifting54
Criminal damage and arson6
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
Other theft3
Public order3
7. Whitechapel (Map)
Total78
Violence and sexual offences21
Shoplifting18
Other theft12
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs6
Public order6
Bicycle theft3
Possession of weapons3
Theft from the person3
8. Guelph Street (Map)
Total65
Violence and sexual offences40
Drugs15
Public order10
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total57
Anti-social behaviour12
Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft9
Shoplifting9
Public order6
Theft from the person6
Other crime3
10. Stanley Street (Map)
Total45
Violence and sexual offences24
Drugs12
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour3

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