Crime Rate in County: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in County

The total recorded crimes in County, Liverpool, UK in May 2025 are around 275 as per the recent police data. This equates to a County crime rate of 3.09 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (149) incidents (3.47% increase)
  • Public order: (28) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (25) incidents (8.70% increase)
County Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oakhouse Park with total crimes: 48
  • Springfield Square with total crimes: 10
  • Muriel Street with total crimes: 9

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 May 2025 the County has recorded 275 crimes with crime rate of 3.09 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (County)CrimesRank (County)CrimesRank (County)
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
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
Church62 30762 28909 27
Woolton63 29746 29830 29

County Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 130 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (230 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (112 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (157 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 280 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202510
March 202526
February 202521
January 202519
December 202416
November 202416
October 202425
September 202428
August 202424
July 202411
June 202440
May 202431

A total of 120 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20254
February 20256
January 202511
December 20247
November 202410
October 202411
September 202417
August 20245
July 20245
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 1812 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 139.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 230 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025149
April 2025144
March 2025134
February 2025134
January 2025116
December 2024118
November 2024115
October 2024115
September 2024121
August 2024149
July 2024130
June 2024230
May 2024157

A total of 478 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202523
March 202558
February 202530
January 202546
December 202414
November 202431
October 202418
September 202433
August 202429
July 202429
June 2024112
May 202430

A total of 373 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202524
March 202528
February 202514
January 202519
December 202432
November 202433
October 202422
September 202431
August 202431
July 202427
June 202450
May 202434

A total of 349 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202528
March 202529
February 202522
January 202516
December 202419
November 202421
October 202423
September 202436
August 202431
July 202431
June 202450
May 202427

A total of 136 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 202511
February 20256
January 20253
December 202410
November 202412
October 202412
September 20249
August 202410
July 202411
June 202426
May 20247

A total of 99 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20253
February 20256
January 20257
December 20241
November 20247
October 202410
September 202411
August 202413
July 20246
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 140 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 202519
February 202511
January 20256
December 20249
November 202413
October 20248
September 202410
August 20249
July 202411
June 202422
May 202410

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 89 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20248
November 202410
October 20249
September 20249
August 202410
July 20246
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

High Crime Locations County in May 2025

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

1. Oakhouse Park (Map)
Total48
Violence and sexual offences38
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
2. Springfield Square (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Muriel Street (Map)
Total9
Drugs4
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
4. Roderick Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
5. City Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Burglary1
Drugs1
6. Beech Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
7. Goodison Place (Map)
Total7
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
8. Espin Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting1
9. Nixon Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
10. Bardsay Road (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1

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