Crime Rate in Church: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Church

The total recorded crimes in Church, Liverpool, UK in May 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Church crime rate of 0.47 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Church Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Boxdale Road with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Church has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 0.86 ranking 30th out of 29 in the Liverpool, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Church)CrimesRank (Church)CrimesRank (Church)
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
Childwall75 26849 26882 28
Woolton63 29746 29830 29

Church Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 202512
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 20248
October 202412
September 20248
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 256 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202514
March 202524
February 202514
January 202515
December 202421
November 202417
October 202424
September 202414
August 202416
July 202420
June 202440
May 202421

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20259
February 20254
January 20258
December 20245
November 202416
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 202411
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 202513
January 20256
December 20247
November 20245
October 20247
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 202418
May 202413

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
June 20244

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20248
November 20242
October 20244
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

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
May 20253
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20256
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 202411
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243

High Crime Locations Church in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Boxdale Road (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons3
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Public order1
4. Harthill Avenue (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Cronton Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Eton Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Queens Drive Mossley Hill (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
10. Lynnbank Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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