Crime Rate in County: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in County

The total recorded crimes in County, Liverpool, UK in February 2026 are around 236 as per the recent police data. This equates to a County crime rate of 2.65 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (98) incidents (-29.50% decrease)
  • Drugs: (30) incidents (3.45% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
County Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oakhouse Park with total crimes: 27
  • Elton Street with total crimes: 14
  • Lilly Grove with total crimes: 7

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 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.

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

County 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 98 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (139 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 114 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (123 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (137 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (108 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (28 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (127 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1681 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 129.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 149 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202698
January 2026139
December 2025114
November 2025123
October 2025137
September 2025108
August 2025127
July 2025145
June 2025129
May 2025149
April 2025144
March 2025134
February 2025134

A total of 198 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 202610
December 202510
November 202514
October 202517
September 202515
August 202515
July 202520
June 202517
May 202513
April 202510
March 202526
February 202521

A total of 136 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202611
December 202517
November 20255
October 20258
September 202510
August 202519
July 202514
June 202510
May 202511
April 20258
March 202511
February 20256

A total of 327 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.15 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202618
January 202624
December 202528
November 202519
October 202527
September 202528
August 202532
July 202529
June 202528
May 202528
April 202524
March 202528
February 202514

A total of 385 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202630
January 202629
December 202513
November 202526
October 202520
September 202520
August 202538
July 202552
June 202521
May 202525
April 202523
March 202558
February 202530

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20266
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20266
December 20259
November 20254
October 20255
September 20254
August 20257
July 20258
June 20256
May 20259
April 20254
March 20253
February 20256

A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 202615
December 202513
November 202518
October 202511
September 20258
August 20257
July 20253
June 202510
May 20258
April 20254
March 202519
February 202511

A total of 76 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202610
December 20254
November 20254
October 20258
September 20252
August 20259
July 202510
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20257
February 20255

A total of 104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 20269
December 20258
November 202510
October 202510
September 20256
August 202511
July 202511
June 20253
May 20257
April 20256
March 20254
February 20256

A total of 298 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202621
January 202621
December 202526
November 202521
October 202519
September 202528
August 202531
July 202518
June 202518
May 202516
April 202528
March 202529
February 202522

A total of 37 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20264
December 20253
October 20251
September 20253
August 20252
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20257
February 20254

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

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

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20265
December 20255
November 20258
October 20256
September 20256
August 20255
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252

High Crime Locations County in February 2026

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

1. Oakhouse Park (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences21
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Elton Street (Map)
Total14
Criminal damage and arson5
Shoplifting4
Drugs3
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Lilly Grove (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Nansen Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
5. Breeze Close (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
7. Haldane Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
8. Blackbird Close (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
9. Weaver Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
10. County Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1

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