Crime Rate in Church: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Church

The total recorded crimes in Church, Liverpool, UK in February 2026 are around 93 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Church crime rate of 0.70 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 Church, encompassing approximately 132,593 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
Church Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Bleasdale Road with total crimes: 9
  • Rose Lane with total crimes: 7

How safe is Church?

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

  • Relative to Liverpool:

    • In 2024, Church demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Liverpool average, with 762 crimes compared to 3079.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Church recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

    • In 2023, Church had fewer crimes than the Liverpool average, with 909 crimes compared to 2,922. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Church recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Church Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Church crimes were 762. The crime rate of Church in 2024 was 11.80 (year) or 0.98 (month) ranking it 28 dangerous area in the Liverpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Church were around 909 crimes with yearly crime rate of 12.16 (year) or 1.01 (month) ranking 27 most dangerous area in the Liverpool.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Church)CrimesRank (Church)CrimesRank (Church)
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
ChildwallNA NA849 26882 28
WooltonNA NA746 29830 29
Mossley HillNA NA632 30744 30

Church Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202636
January 202612
December 202510
November 20259
October 202514
September 20257
August 20258
July 20258
June 20258
May 20259
April 202512
March 202512
February 20255

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.23 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202617
January 202618
December 202514
November 202524
October 202521
September 202526
August 202520
July 202520
June 202522
May 202516
April 202514
March 202524
February 202514

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
August 20251
June 20251

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20266
December 20252
November 20258
October 20258
September 20253
August 20254
July 20253
June 20257
May 202511
April 20256
March 20259
February 20254

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20259
September 20251
August 20253
July 20254
June 20252
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20255

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
October 20251
September 20251
June 20251
May 20253
March 20251

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20252
October 20251
September 20252
August 20252
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 202610
December 20258
November 20257
October 20257
September 20252
August 20252
July 20255
June 20257
May 20256
April 20258
March 202513

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20252
November 20259
October 20254
September 20255
August 20256
July 20253
June 20251
April 20251
March 20256
February 20256

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20253
November 20259
October 202514
September 20258
August 20256
July 20258
June 20253
May 20256
April 202510
March 20256
February 20252

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20254
October 20254
September 20251
August 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20252
March 20252

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20251
May 20251

High Crime Locations Church in February 2026

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
2. Bleasdale Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order1
3. Rose Lane (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
4. Hillside Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Public order1
6. Rosedale Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Queens Drive Mossley Hill (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
10. Calderstones Road (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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