Crime Rate in Everton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Everton

The total recorded crimes in Everton, Liverpool, UK in May 2025 are around 342 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Everton crime rate of 6.37 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (123) incidents (13.89% increase)
  • Drugs: (48) incidents (-18.64% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (42) incidents (61.54% increase)
Everton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 19
  • Commutation Row with total crimes: 13
  • Cochrane Street with total crimes: 12

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 May 2025 the Everton has recorded 342 crimes with crime rate of 6.37 ranking 5th out of 29 in the Liverpool, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Everton)CrimesRank (Everton)CrimesRank (Everton)
Central2,309 127,551 123,878 1
Riverside758 28,060 27,319 2
Kensington and Fairfield361 43,674 54,176 3
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
Croxteth90 231,067 221,171 24
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

Everton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (106 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (60 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 134 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (137 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (53 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (121 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (45 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (108 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (53 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (118 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (45 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 110 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 62 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (278 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (102 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (135 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (58 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 228 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202516
March 202524
February 20258
January 202515
December 202419
November 202414
October 202416
September 202415
August 202421
July 202417
June 202444
May 20247

A total of 204 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 202510
February 202511
January 202517
December 202413
November 202413
October 202421
September 202437
August 202420
July 202410
June 202414
May 202415

A total of 1753 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 134.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 278 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025123
April 2025108
March 2025155
February 2025120
January 2025106
December 2024134
November 2024137
October 2024121
September 2024108
August 2024118
July 2024110
June 2024278
May 2024135

A total of 671 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 51.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202559
March 202583
February 202545
January 202536
December 202433
November 202442
October 202445
September 202437
August 202444
July 202441
June 2024102
May 202456

A total of 129 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20255
March 202512
February 20258
January 20258
December 202415
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 202417
July 20247
June 202416
May 202414

A total of 558 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202533
March 202562
February 202542
January 202559
December 202416
November 202453
October 202445
September 202442
August 202439
July 202444
June 202466
May 202425

A total of 470 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202526
March 202541
February 202534
January 202532
December 202434
November 202441
October 202435
September 202431
August 202443
July 202427
June 202458
May 202426

A total of 666 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 51.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202535
March 202546
February 202563
January 202560
December 202439
November 202447
October 202438
September 202453
August 202445
July 202462
June 202488
May 202458

A total of 160 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 202514
February 20258
January 202516
December 20249
November 202416
October 20249
September 202413
August 202411
July 202416
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 53 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20257
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 129 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202514
March 20257
February 202511
January 20257
December 202412
November 20247
October 20246
September 20247
August 20248
July 20247
June 202432
May 20246

A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
January 20258
December 20249
November 20248
October 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20259
December 20242
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 20248
July 20246
June 20244

High Crime Locations Everton in May 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total19
Public order6
Drugs5
Violence and sexual offences5
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Commutation Row (Map)
Total13
Drugs11
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cochrane Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Theft from the person3
4. Breck Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. A5089 (Map)
Total10
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
6. Haigh Street (Map)
Total9
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson3
7. Gardenside Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Skirving Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Possession of weapons1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
10. College Street North (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Vehicle crime3

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