Crime Rate in Everton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Everton

The total recorded crimes in Everton, Liverpool, UK in February 2026 are around 280 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Everton crime rate of 5.22 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 Everton, encompassing approximately 53,669 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (111) incidents (13.27% increase)
  • Drugs: (53) incidents (1.92% increase)
  • Public order: (39) incidents (-20.41% decrease)
Everton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 35
  • A5089 with total crimes: 11
  • Oakfield Road with total crimes: 10

How safe is Everton?

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

  • Relative to Liverpool:

    • In 2024, Everton reported a higher crime volume than the Liverpool average, with 4,511 crimes compared to 3,079. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Everton witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

    • In 2023, Everton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Liverpool average, with 3,860 crimes compared to 2,922. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Everton witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Liverpool, Everton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Everton Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Everton crimes were 4,511. The crime rate of Everton in 2024 was 84.05 (year) or 7.00 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Liverpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Everton were around 3,860 crimes with yearly crime rate of 71.92 (year) or 5.99 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Liverpool.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Everton)CrimesRank (Everton)CrimesRank (Everton)
CentralNA NA27,551 123,878 1
RiversideNA NA8,060 27,319 2
Kensington and FairfieldNA NA3,674 54,176 3
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
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

Everton 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 111 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 53 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (98 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 91 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 49 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (98 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (56 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (93 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (65 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (132 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (57 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (131 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (48 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 103 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 88 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (130 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (89 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (123 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (48 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (108 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (59 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (155 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (83 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 120 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 403 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202623
January 202623
December 202521
November 202524
October 202532
September 202541
August 202543
July 202524
June 202529
May 202542
April 202526
March 202541
February 202534

A total of 771 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 59.31 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202653
January 202652
December 202549
November 202553
October 202553
September 202551
August 202548
July 202588
June 202589
May 202548
April 202559
March 202583
February 202545

A total of 1493 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 114.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 155 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026111
January 202698
December 202591
November 202598
October 202593
September 2025132
August 2025131
July 2025103
June 2025130
May 2025123
April 2025108
March 2025155
February 2025120

A total of 118 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20269
December 202511
November 20257
October 20256
September 20256
August 20258
July 202514
June 202513
May 20255
April 202514
March 20257
February 202511

A total of 432 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.23 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 202616
December 202513
November 202533
October 202565
September 202553
August 202530
July 202514
June 202524
May 202532
April 202533
March 202562
February 202542

A total of 111 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202611
December 20255
November 20257
October 20259
September 20253
August 20257
July 202512
June 202514
May 202512
April 20255
March 202512
February 20258

A total of 583 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.85 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202639
January 202649
December 202530
November 202556
October 202539
September 202557
August 202535
July 202553
June 202549
May 202532
April 202535
March 202546
February 202563

A total of 152 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20263
December 202529
November 202523
October 202510
September 202510
August 202511
July 20257
June 20257
May 202512
April 202511
March 202510
February 202511

A total of 128 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 202610
December 202510
November 20258
October 20259
September 202516
August 20259
July 20258
June 20258
May 202513
April 202511
March 202514
February 20258

A total of 55 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
December 20253
November 20252
October 20254
September 20255
August 20252
July 20256
June 20259
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20257

A total of 177 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202611
December 202515
November 20256
October 202518
September 202520
August 202510
July 20259
June 202522
May 202512
April 202516
March 202524
February 20258

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20254
November 20251
October 20256
September 20254
August 202512
June 20253
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
October 20251
September 20255
August 20252
July 20255
June 20253
May 20255
April 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Everton in February 2026

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total35
Public order15
Drugs7
Criminal damage and arson6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime2
2. A5089 (Map)
Total11
Drugs7
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Oakfield Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Thomaston Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs3
5. Haigh Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
6. Heyes Street (Map)
Total9
Burglary2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
7. Bidder Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
8. Commutation Row (Map)
Total6
Drugs4
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Gleave Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
10. Spring Bank Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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