Crime Rate in County: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in County

The total recorded crimes in County, Liverpool, UK in July 2025 are around 313 as per the recent police data. This equates to a County crime rate of 3.52 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 County, encompassing approximately 88,944 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (145) incidents (12.40% increase)
  • Drugs: (52) incidents (147.62% increase)
  • Public order: (29) incidents (3.57% increase)
County Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oakhouse Park with total crimes: 47
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Elton Street with total crimes: 15

How safe is County?

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

  • Relative to Liverpool:

    • In 2024, County reported a higher crime volume than the Liverpool average, with 3,620 crimes compared to 3,079. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, County witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

    • In 2023, County experienced a greater number of crimes than the Liverpool average, with 3,401 crimes compared to 2,922. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, County witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Liverpool, County has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

County Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the County has recorded 313 crimes with crime rate of 3.52 ranking 6th out of 29 in the Liverpool, UK

In 2024, the total County crimes were 3,620. The crime rate of County in 2024 was 40.70 (year) or 3.39 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Liverpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in County were around 3,401 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.24 (year) or 3.19 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Liverpool.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (County)CrimesRank (County)CrimesRank (County)
Central2,122 127,551 123,878 1
Riverside625 28,060 27,319 2
Kensington and Fairfield322 43,674 54,176 3
Everton348 34,511 33,860 4
Kirkdale312 74,062 43,010 8
Speke-Garston321 53,580 73,580 5
Princes Park259 83,088 83,133 7
Tuebrook and Stoneycroft169 122,528 102,740 9
Picton219 92,765 92,673 10
Norris Green203 102,498 112,466 12
Old Swan168 132,446 122,475 11
Anfield170 112,215 132,338 13
Fazakerley127 191,960 152,009 14
Knotty Ash150 152,188 141,791 15
St Michael's153 141,604 191,624 19
Warbreck140 171,772 161,764 16
Clubmoor141 161,715 181,620 20
Belle Vale135 181,747 171,689 17
Yew Tree123 201,590 201,671 18
West Derby107 211,389 211,378 21
Greenbank106 221,013 241,287 22
Croxteth97 231,067 221,171 24
Allerton and Hunts Cross75 251,046 231,178 23
Cressington83 24893 251,049 25
Wavertree70 26807 271,007 26
Childwall62 27849 26882 28
Church59 29762 28909 27
Mossley Hill61 28632 30744 30
Woolton53 30746 29830 29

County Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 145 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 52 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (129 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (149 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (144 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (28 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (134 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (58 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 134 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (116 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 118 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (115 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (115 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (121 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (36 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (149 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20259
April 20254
March 20253
February 20256
January 20257
December 20241
November 20247
October 202410
September 202411
August 202413

A total of 380 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202552
June 202521
May 202525
April 202523
March 202558
February 202530
January 202546
December 202414
November 202431
October 202418
September 202433
August 202429

A total of 1569 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 130.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 149 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025145
June 2025129
May 2025149
April 2025144
March 2025134
February 2025134
January 2025116
December 2024118
November 2024115
October 2024115
September 2024121
August 2024149

A total of 235 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202517
May 202513
April 202510
March 202526
February 202521
January 202519
December 202416
November 202416
October 202425
September 202428
August 202424

A total of 319 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202528
May 202528
April 202524
March 202528
February 202514
January 202519
December 202432
November 202433
October 202422
September 202431
August 202431

A total of 82 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20248
November 202410
October 20249
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 277 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202518
May 202516
April 202528
March 202529
February 202522
January 202516
December 202419
November 202421
October 202423
September 202436
August 202431

A total of 116 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202510
May 202511
April 20258
March 202511
February 20256
January 20253
December 202410
November 202412
October 202412
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 98 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20253
May 20257
April 20256
March 20254
February 20256
January 202511
December 20247
November 202410
October 202411
September 202417
August 20245

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202510
May 20258
April 20254
March 202519
February 202511
January 20256
December 20249
November 202413
October 20248
September 202410
August 20249

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

High Crime Locations County in July 2025

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

1. Oakhouse Park (Map)
Total47
Violence and sexual offences40
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total19
Drugs10
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Elton Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary2
Public order2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
4. Springfield Square (Map)
Total8
Other theft2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
5. Muriel Street (Map)
Total7
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. City Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Appleton Road (Map)
Total7
Drugs2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ismay Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
9. Wilburn Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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