Crime Rate in Greenbank: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Greenbank

The total recorded crimes in Greenbank, Liverpool, UK in February 2026 are around 108 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Greenbank crime rate of 1.54 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 Greenbank, encompassing approximately 69,909 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
Greenbank Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 21
  • Croxteth Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Bethel Grove with total crimes: 7

How safe is Greenbank?

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

  • Relative to Liverpool:

    • In 2024, Greenbank demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Liverpool average, with 1013 crimes compared to 3079.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Greenbank recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

    • In 2023, Greenbank had fewer crimes than the Liverpool average, with 1,287 crimes compared to 2,922. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Greenbank recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Greenbank Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Greenbank crimes were 1,013. The crime rate of Greenbank in 2024 was 14.49 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Liverpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Greenbank were around 1,287 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.41 (year) or 1.53 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Liverpool.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Greenbank)CrimesRank (Greenbank)CrimesRank (Greenbank)
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
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

Greenbank 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 54 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

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

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 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 (37 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Public order 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 29 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20266
December 20256
November 20257
October 20255
September 20254
August 20254
July 20257
June 20258
May 20259
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254

A total of 464 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.69 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202654
January 202636
December 202548
November 202538
October 202529
September 202534
August 202537
July 202546
June 202540
May 202529
April 202512
March 202532
February 202529

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 20269
December 202513
November 20257
October 20257
September 20256
August 20257
July 202513
June 20254
May 202515
March 202512
February 20257

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20264
December 20253
November 20252
October 20255
September 20257
August 20253
July 20258
June 20256
May 20255
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202610
December 202514
November 20253
October 20253
September 20252
August 20255
July 202511
June 20259
May 202511
April 202510
March 20254
February 20258

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20265
November 20251
September 20253
August 20252
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252

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 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 20266
December 202510
November 20258
October 202513
September 202513
August 20255
July 20259
June 20256
May 202515
April 202512
March 20258
February 20251

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20263
December 20257
November 202510
October 20252
September 20256
August 20257
July 20251
June 20253
May 20259
April 20255
March 20254
February 20256

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20265
December 20252
November 20253
October 20259
September 20254
August 20256
July 20254
June 202511
May 202518
April 20258
March 20255
February 202514

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
July 20252
March 20251

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Greenbank in February 2026

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

1. Park Avenue (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences17
Vehicle crime2
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Croxteth Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order1
3. Bethel Grove (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
5. Lancaster Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Arundel Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Hawarden Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Smithdown Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Brompton Avenue (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rossett Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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