Crime Rate in Croxteth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Croxteth

The total recorded crimes in Croxteth, Liverpool, UK in May 2025 are around 90 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Croxteth crime rate of 3.43 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 Croxteth, encompassing approximately 26,202 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
Croxteth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orb Close with total crimes: 7
  • Dragon Close with total crimes: 6
  • Camelford Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Croxteth?

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

  • Relative to Liverpool:

    • In 2024, Croxteth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Liverpool average, with 1067 crimes compared to 3079.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Croxteth recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

    • In 2023, Croxteth had fewer crimes than the Liverpool average, with 1,171 crimes compared to 2,922. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Croxteth recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Croxteth Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Croxteth has recorded 90 crimes with crime rate of 3.43 ranking 23th out of 29 in the Liverpool, UK

In 2024, the total Croxteth crimes were 1,067. The crime rate of Croxteth in 2024 was 40.72 (year) or 3.39 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Liverpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Croxteth were around 1,171 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.69 (year) or 3.72 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Liverpool.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Croxteth)CrimesRank (Croxteth)CrimesRank (Croxteth)
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
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

Croxteth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (86 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 418 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202526
March 202530
February 202528
January 202526
December 202418
November 202420
October 202432
September 202431
August 202430
July 202426
June 202486
May 202423

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 122 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 20255
February 20258
January 20255
December 20245
November 20247
October 202413
September 20249
August 20244
July 20249
June 202430
May 20243

A total of 136 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
February 20257
January 20256
December 20243
November 20248
October 202411
September 202418
August 20249
July 20249
June 202440
May 202412

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 202410

A total of 197 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 202512
February 20259
January 202510
December 202416
November 202419
October 202433
September 202417
August 202411
July 202412
June 202420
May 202415

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
September 20241
June 202410

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 202511
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
August 20242
July 20249
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 202411

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
August 20241
June 20246

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

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Croxteth in May 2025

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

1. Orb Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Dragon Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Camelford Road (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
4. Haddon Walk (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
5. Riviera Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Redruth Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. East Lancashire Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other theft1
8. Midhurst Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Glenmaye Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Stavert Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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