Crime Rate in Croxteth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Croxteth

The total recorded crimes in Croxteth, Liverpool, UK in February 2026 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Croxteth crime rate of 1.98 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-47.22% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Croxteth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Altbridge Park with total crimes: 4
  • Throne Road with total crimes: 3
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Croxteth)CrimesRank (Croxteth)CrimesRank (Croxteth)
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
Allerton and Hunts CrossNA NA1,046 231,178 23
CressingtonNA NA893 251,049 25
WavertreeNA NA807 271,007 26
ChildwallNA NA849 26882 28
ChurchNA NA762 28909 27
WooltonNA NA746 29830 29
Mossley HillNA NA632 30744 30

Croxteth 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 19 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
October 20252
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 414 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.85 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202636
December 202532
November 202525
October 202533
September 202539
August 202535
July 202542
June 202527
May 202542
April 202526
March 202530
February 202528

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20261
December 20254
November 20255
October 20251
September 20252
August 20253
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20264
December 20255
November 20258
October 202516
September 202510
August 20252
July 20258
June 20258
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
February 20257

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
December 20255
November 20256
October 202512
September 20255
August 20253
July 20255
June 20254
May 20254
April 20251
March 202511
February 20253

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20253
November 20253
October 20252
September 20253
August 20252
July 20251
June 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 202610
December 20255
November 20252
October 20256
September 20259
August 20257
July 202520
June 20257
May 202513
April 202511
March 20255
February 20258

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20266
December 20251
November 20257
October 20257
September 202513
August 202513
July 20255
June 202510
May 202512
April 202511
March 202512
February 20259

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20253
October 20254
September 20252
August 20252
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20258
October 20253
September 20252
August 20253
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Croxteth in February 2026

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

1. Altbridge Park (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Throne Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. East Lancashire Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Dymoke Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Majestic Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Mansion Drive (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
8. Alt Meadow View (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Drugs1
9. Rose Bailey Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. Kynance Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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