Crime Rate in Greenbank: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Greenbank

The total recorded crimes in Greenbank, Liverpool, UK in May 2025 are around 116 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Greenbank crime rate of 1.66 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (141.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
Greenbank Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Kenmare Road with total crimes: 7
  • Croxteth Road with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Greenbank has recorded 116 crimes with crime rate of 1.66 ranking 20th out of 29 in the Liverpool, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Greenbank)CrimesRank (Greenbank)CrimesRank (Greenbank)
Central2,309 127,551 123,878 1
Riverside758 28,060 27,319 2
Kensington and Fairfield361 43,674 54,176 3
Everton342 54,511 33,860 4
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
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

Greenbank Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20258
March 20255
February 202514
January 20258
December 20249
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20247
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20248
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 202414
May 202412

A total of 433 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202512
March 202532
February 202529
January 202536
December 202434
November 202430
October 202438
September 202442
August 202435
July 202423
June 202454
May 202439

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 202410
October 20244
September 20248
August 20244
July 20246
May 20249

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202512
March 20258
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20248
July 20246
June 202422
May 202412

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
March 202512
February 20257
January 20256
December 202410
November 20249
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 202414

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
October 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 20254
February 20258
January 202524
December 20246
November 20244
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20254
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242

High Crime Locations Greenbank in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
2. Kenmare Road (Map)
Total7
Burglary3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Croxteth Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
4. Halkyn Avenue (Map)
Total6
Burglary2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Mossley Avenue (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Barrington Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lancaster Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Croxteth Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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