Crime Rate in Cressington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cressington

The total recorded crimes in Cressington, Liverpool, UK in May 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cressington crime rate of 1.50 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 Cressington, encompassing approximately 46,020 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-32.56% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
Cressington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ryegate Road with total crimes: 5
  • Stanlowe View with total crimes: 3
  • Immingham Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Cressington?

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

  • Relative to Liverpool:

    • In 2024, Cressington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Liverpool average, with 893 crimes compared to 3079.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cressington recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

    • In 2023, Cressington had fewer crimes than the Liverpool average, with 1,049 crimes compared to 2,922. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cressington recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cressington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cressington has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 1.50 ranking 27th out of 29 in the Liverpool, UK

In 2024, the total Cressington crimes were 893. The crime rate of Cressington in 2024 was 19.40 (year) or 1.62 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Liverpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cressington were around 1,049 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.79 (year) or 1.90 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the Liverpool.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cressington)CrimesRank (Cressington)CrimesRank (Cressington)
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
Mossley Hill78 25632 30744 30
Wavertree66 28807 271,007 26
Childwall75 26849 26882 28
Church62 30762 28909 27
Woolton63 29746 29830 29

Cressington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20252
March 20257
February 20256
January 20256
December 20245
November 202411
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245
July 202412
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20252
March 20251
February 20256
January 20251
December 20243
November 20248
October 20248
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 423 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202543
March 202529
February 202521
January 202517
December 202435
November 202422
October 202433
September 202435
August 202440
July 202439
June 202446
May 202434

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20258
February 20254
January 20257
December 20244
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 202419
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20256
February 20253
January 20257
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Cressington in May 2025

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

1. Ryegate Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Stanlowe View (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Immingham Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
4. Sunrise Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Hurstlyn Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Hardinge Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Oldfield Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
8. Beechwood Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Beechwood Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Cardiff Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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