Crime Rate in Childwall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Childwall

The total recorded crimes in Childwall, Liverpool, UK in May 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Childwall crime rate of 1.81 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
Childwall Crime Hotspots

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

  • B5178 with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Ilchester Road with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Childwall has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 1.81 ranking 26th out of 29 in the Liverpool, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Childwall)CrimesRank (Childwall)CrimesRank (Childwall)
Central2,309 127,551 123,878 1
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
Church62 30762 28909 27
Woolton63 29746 29830 29

Childwall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 348 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202523
March 202521
February 202514
January 202522
December 202431
November 202430
October 202420
September 202421
August 202421
July 202430
June 202454
May 202438

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20259
February 20254
January 20257
December 20249
November 20248
October 20249
September 20249
August 20246
July 20245
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20259
February 20255
January 20259
December 20242
November 20245
October 202410
September 20247
August 20248
July 20248
June 202422
May 20242

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202513
March 202512
February 20254
January 202511
December 20248
November 20245
October 202410
September 20247
August 20246
July 20246
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20246
August 20241
July 20245
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Childwall in May 2025

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

1. B5178 (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour9
3. Ilchester Road (Map)
Total4
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Church Green (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Insall Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Vehicle crime1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Glenlyon Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hudleston Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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