Crime Rate in Croxteth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Croxteth

The total recorded crimes in Croxteth, Liverpool, UK in July 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Croxteth crime rate of 3.70 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Public order: (20) incidents (185.71% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Croxteth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Altbridge Park with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • East Lancashire Road with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Croxteth has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 3.70 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Croxteth)CrimesRank (Croxteth)CrimesRank (Croxteth)
Central2,122 127,551 123,878 1
Riverside625 28,060 27,319 2
Kensington and Fairfield322 43,674 54,176 3
Everton348 34,511 33,860 4
Kirkdale312 74,062 43,010 8
Speke-Garston321 53,580 73,580 5
County313 63,620 63,401 6
Princes Park259 83,088 83,133 7
Tuebrook and Stoneycroft169 122,528 102,740 9
Picton219 92,765 92,673 10
Norris Green203 102,498 112,466 12
Old Swan168 132,446 122,475 11
Anfield170 112,215 132,338 13
Fazakerley127 191,960 152,009 14
Knotty Ash150 152,188 141,791 15
St Michael's153 141,604 191,624 19
Warbreck140 171,772 161,764 16
Clubmoor141 161,715 181,620 20
Belle Vale135 181,747 171,689 17
Yew Tree123 201,590 201,671 18
West Derby107 211,389 211,378 21
Greenbank106 221,013 241,287 22
Allerton and Hunts Cross75 251,046 231,178 23
Cressington83 24893 251,049 25
Wavertree70 26807 271,007 26
Childwall62 27849 26882 28
Church59 29762 28909 27
Mossley Hill61 28632 30744 30
Woolton53 30746 29830 29

Croxteth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 352 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202527
May 202542
April 202526
March 202530
February 202528
January 202526
December 202418
November 202420
October 202432
September 202431
August 202430

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
February 20257
January 20256
December 20243
November 20248
October 202411
September 202418
August 20249

A total of 107 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 20257
May 202513
April 202511
March 20255
February 20258
January 20255
December 20245
November 20247
October 202413
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 165 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 202512
April 202511
March 202512
February 20259
January 202510
December 202416
November 202419
October 202433
September 202417
August 202411

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20254
April 20251
March 202511
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
August 20242

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
August 20242

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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

High Crime Locations Croxteth in July 2025

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

1. Altbridge Park (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Drugs1
3. East Lancashire Road (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Alt Meadow View (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. Camelford Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Freme Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Dragon Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Newdown Walk (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Polperro Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
10. Crucian Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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