Crime Rate in Cressington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cressington

The total recorded crimes in Cressington, Liverpool, UK in February 2026 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cressington crime rate of 1.17 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Cressington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Garfourth Road with total crimes: 4
  • Perriam Road with total crimes: 4
  • Swansea Close 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Cressington)CrimesRank (Cressington)CrimesRank (Cressington)
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
CountyNA NA3,620 63,401 6
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
WavertreeNA NA807 271,007 26
ChildwallNA NA849 26882 28
ChurchNA NA762 28909 27
WooltonNA NA746 29830 29
Mossley HillNA NA632 30744 30

Cressington 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 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202611
December 202510
November 20258
October 20258
September 20254
August 20259
July 20253
June 20256
May 20256
April 20253
March 20258
February 20254

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20253
November 20252
October 20254
September 20259
August 20256
July 20254
June 20252
April 20251
March 20256
February 20253

A total of 416 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202621
January 202633
December 202537
November 202539
October 202516
September 202542
August 202539
July 202538
June 202529
May 202529
April 202543
March 202529
February 202521

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20266
December 20255
November 20255
October 20251
September 20251
August 20255
July 20258
June 20256
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20251
November 20253
September 20251
August 20252
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20266
December 20258
November 202510
October 20256
September 20255
August 20256
July 20253
June 202512
May 202510
April 20252
March 20251
February 20256

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20267
December 202510
November 20253
October 20256
September 202510
August 20259
July 202513
June 20258
May 202511
April 20252
March 20257
February 20256

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20256
November 20254
October 20254
August 20254
July 20253
June 20254
May 20254
April 20256
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20253
October 20252
August 20252
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20263
December 20252
November 20256
October 20256
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20251
July 20251

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
October 20251
July 20251
March 20251

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251

High Crime Locations Cressington in February 2026

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

1. Garfourth Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Perriam Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
3. Swansea Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Beechwood Gardens (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Beech Lawn (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Blomfield Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Stamfordham Grove (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. Knightswood Court (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
10. Canterbury Park (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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