Crime Rate in Childwall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Childwall

The total recorded crimes in Childwall, Liverpool, UK in February 2026 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Childwall crime rate of 1.30 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 Childwall, encompassing approximately 41,534 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Childwall Crime Hotspots

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

  • B5178 with total crimes: 5
  • South Highville Road with total crimes: 4
  • Glenconner Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Childwall?

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

  • Relative to Liverpool:

    • In 2024, Childwall demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Liverpool average, with 849 crimes compared to 3079.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Childwall recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

    • In 2023, Childwall had fewer crimes than the Liverpool average, with 882 crimes compared to 2,922. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Childwall recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Liverpool, Childwall has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Childwall Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Childwall crimes were 849. The crime rate of Childwall in 2024 was 20.44 (year) or 1.70 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Liverpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Childwall were around 882 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.24 (year) or 1.77 (month) ranking 28 most dangerous area in the Liverpool.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Childwall)CrimesRank (Childwall)CrimesRank (Childwall)
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
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
ChurchNA NA762 28909 27
WooltonNA NA746 29830 29
Mossley HillNA NA632 30744 30

Childwall 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 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20263
December 20255
November 20259
October 20259
September 20254
August 20253
July 20252
June 20259
May 202519
April 202513
March 202512
February 20254

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.38 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202630
January 202620
December 202514
November 202524
October 202525
September 202524
August 202519
July 202525
June 202529
May 202523
April 202523
March 202521
February 202514

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20266
December 20252
November 20254
October 20254
September 20252
August 20255
July 20259
May 20256
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20254
November 20255
October 20252
September 20255
August 20251
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
September 20251
August 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20265
December 20257
November 202511
October 20257
September 20252
August 20255
July 202510
June 20258
May 20258
April 20256
March 20259
February 20255

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20254
November 20256
October 20258
September 20253
August 20258
July 20255
June 20254
May 20257
April 20254
March 20259
February 20254

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20255
November 20254
October 20253
August 20253
July 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20253
October 20252
September 20251
August 20257
July 20251
June 20252
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20251
June 20251

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20255
September 20251
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251

High Crime Locations Childwall in February 2026

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

1. B5178 (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. South Highville Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
3. Glenconner Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Beechtree Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Barnhurst Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Christopher Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Ruthven Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Insall Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Childwall Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Woolacombe Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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