Crime Rate in Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central

The total recorded crimes in Central, Liverpool, UK in March 2025 are around 2,170 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central crime rate of 2.27 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (640) incidents (13.48% increase)
  • Drugs: (408) incidents (83.78% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (281) incidents (30.70% increase)
Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitechapel with total crimes: 144
  • Rainford Gardens with total crimes: 120
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 99

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Central has recorded 2,170 crimes with crime rate of 0.11 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Liverpool)CrimesRank (Liverpool)CrimesRank (Liverpool)
Riverside689 28,060 27,319 2
Kensington and Fairfield316 63,674 54,176 3
Everton463 34,511 33,860 4
Kirkdale331 44,062 43,010 8
Speke-Garston294 73,580 73,580 5
County330 53,620 63,401 6
Princes Park261 83,088 83,133 7
Tuebrook and Stoneycroft187 112,528 102,740 9
Picton229 102,765 92,673 10
Norris Green248 92,498 112,466 12
Old Swan182 122,446 122,475 11
Anfield173 132,215 132,338 13
Fazakerley136 161,960 152,009 14
Knotty Ash148 152,188 141,791 15
Belle Vale149 141,747 171,689 17
Warbreck115 191,772 161,764 16
Clubmoor121 171,715 181,620 20
Yew Tree99 201,590 201,671 18
St Michael's116 181,604 191,624 19
West Derby99 211,389 211,378 21
Greenbank79 241,013 241,287 22
Croxteth76 251,067 221,171 24
Allerton and Hunts Cross86 221,046 231,178 23
Church81 23762 28909 27
Cressington68 26893 251,049 25
Wavertree61 28807 271,007 26
Childwall66 27849 26882 28
Woolton50 29746 29830 29
Mossley Hill35 30632 30744 30

Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1254 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (634 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (694 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (272 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (630 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (279 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7989 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 665.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1254 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025640
February 2025564
January 2025480
December 2024761
November 2024551
October 2024552
September 2024580
August 2024620
July 2024663
June 20241254
May 2024694
April 2024630

A total of 350 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202514
January 202521
December 202424
November 202422
October 202426
September 202425
August 202440
July 202426
June 202452
May 202436
April 202430

A total of 2056 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 171.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 314 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025137
February 2025133
January 2025137
December 2024153
November 2024152
October 2024195
September 2024148
August 2024139
July 2024178
June 2024314
May 2024181
April 2024189

A total of 3107 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 258.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 522 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025200
February 2025235
January 2025202
December 2024213
November 2024264
October 2024179
September 2024225
August 2024256
July 2024268
June 2024522
May 2024272
April 2024271

A total of 3735 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 311.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 634 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025408
February 2025222
January 2025201
December 2024323
November 2024397
October 2024254
September 2024298
August 2024213
July 2024254
June 2024634
May 2024252
April 2024279

A total of 691 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202525
January 202539
December 202474
November 202451
October 202473
September 202464
August 202439
July 202474
June 202478
May 202463
April 202483

A total of 2524 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 210.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 380 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025186
February 2025182
January 2025198
December 2024186
November 2024257
October 2024189
September 2024155
August 2024163
July 2024222
June 2024380
May 2024203
April 2024203

A total of 1099 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 91.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 180 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025103
February 202576
January 202557
December 202468
November 202497
October 202477
September 202438
August 202492
July 202491
June 2024180
May 2024113
April 2024107

A total of 329 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202537
February 202543
January 20259
December 202432
November 202434
October 202421
September 202413
August 202425
July 202435
June 202442
May 202432
April 20246

A total of 3367 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 280.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 526 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025281
February 2025215
January 2025212
December 2024203
November 2024263
October 2024270
September 2024307
August 2024341
July 2024278
June 2024526
May 2024230
April 2024241

A total of 269 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202514
January 202539
December 202421
November 202426
October 202423
September 202411
August 202426
July 202420
June 202434
May 202414
April 202410

A total of 567 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202547
February 202544
January 202553
December 202445
November 202446
October 202427
September 202451
August 202450
July 202462
June 202466
May 202440
April 202436

A total of 283 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 20259
January 202514
December 202433
November 202421
October 202423
September 202418
August 202433
July 202425
June 202446
May 202419
April 202422

A total of 365 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202519
January 202530
December 202425
November 202426
October 202420
September 202425
August 202434
July 202425
June 202494
May 202411
April 202438

High Crime Locations Central in March 2025

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

1. Whitechapel (Map)
Total144
Drugs42
Violence and sexual offences36
Anti-social behaviour24
Shoplifting15
Public order12
Robbery9
Other crime3
Vehicle crime3
2. Rainford Gardens (Map)
Total120
Violence and sexual offences33
Shoplifting30
Anti-social behaviour18
Drugs15
Criminal damage and arson6
Robbery6
Other theft3
Possession of weapons3
Public order3
Theft from the person3
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total99
Violence and sexual offences36
Public order30
Other theft12
Drugs6
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons3
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total90
Shoplifting63
Violence and sexual offences15
Public order9
Burglary3
5. Guelph Street (Map)
Total85
Violence and sexual offences35
Anti-social behaviour15
Other theft15
Drugs10
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order5
6. Back Lime Street (Map)
Total81
Violence and sexual offences39
Drugs15
Public order9
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary6
Criminal damage and arson3
Shoplifting3
7. Church Street (Map)
Total75
Shoplifting21
Violence and sexual offences18
Criminal damage and arson9
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs6
Other theft6
Burglary3
Public order3
Theft from the person3
8. Parker Street (Map)
Total69
Shoplifting27
Drugs15
Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Possession of weapons3
Robbery3
9. St George'S Place (Map)
Total66
Violence and sexual offences30
Drugs18
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft3
Other crime3
Shoplifting3
10. Hospital (Map)
Total60
Violence and sexual offences30
Shoplifting10
Burglary5
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order5
Theft from the person5

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