WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Merseyside Police Police

Crime in Kensington and Fairfield, Liverpool

Comprehensive safety analysis for Kensington and Fairfield, localized within Liverpool.

Total Crimes

212
trending_down -10.5% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

174.58per 1k
trending_down -3.4% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

16,520

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Safety Heatmap

Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences95
Drug Offences25
Public Order21
Other Theft14
Criminal Damage & Arson12
Other Crime9
Shoplifting7
Vehicle Crime7
Weapons Possession7
Anti-social Behaviour6
Burglary4
Robbery3
Bicycle Theft2

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Huntly Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Drugs: 2Other crime: 2
10
On or near Park/Open Space Map
Violence and sexual offences: 8Anti-social behaviour: 1
9
On or near Petrol Station Map
Shoplifting: 4Robbery: 1
5
On or near Geneva Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near Marsden Street Map
Public order: 3
3
On or near Laburnum Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Further/Higher Educational Building Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Molyneux Road Map
Burglary: 1Vehicle crime: 1Possession of weapons: 1
3
On or near Mirfield Street Map
Robbery: 1Bicycle theft: 1Vehicle crime: 1
3
On or near Radstock Road Map
Drugs: 2Possession of weapons: 1
3

Expert Safety Insights

Drill Down Deeper

Find Your Specific Street

You are viewing the macro-level average for the Kensington and Fairfield ward. Enter a specific postcode to get hyper-local street data.

location_on

City Ranking

Safety comparison within Liverpool district.

Local Rank

#26safest in Liverpool

National Safety

Top 2%Riskiest

City Average

124.32per 1k

Local Policing

Edge Hill

Merseyside Police

local_police
announcement

Local Priorities

There has been a recent increase in residential burglaries targeting accommodations during the early morning hours.

Issued: 16 Apr 2026

Status Update

Here are practical, proven ways to reduce the risk of burglary, organised so you can act on them easily. You don’t need to do everything—layering a few of these measures together makes a big difference.

1. Secure the Basics (Most Important)
These stop the majority of opportunistic break-ins.

Lock doors and windows every time you leave, even briefly.
Fit solid doors with good-quality deadbolts (especially front and back doors).
Use key-operated window locks, particularly on ground-floor and accessible windows.
Don’t leave spare keys outside (burglars check obvious spots like pots and meter boxes).

2. Make Your Home Look Occupied

Use timer switches for lights when you’re out in the evening.
Leave a radio or TV on at low volume.
Ask a neighbour to collect post and parcels if you’re away.
Park a car in the driveway if possible, or ask someone to occasionally move it.

3. Improve Visibility & Lighting

Install motion-activated outdoor lights near doors and dark areas.
Keep hedges and shrubs trimmed low near windows and fences.
Avoid tall fences or objects that give cover near entry points.

4. Use Alarms & Cameras (Even Simple Ones Help)

A visible burglar alarm box (even a dummy) can deter criminals.
Smart doorbells or cameras help monitor activity and collect evidence.
Place cameras so they’re clearly visible—deterrence is the goal.

5. Secure Sheds, Garages & Ladders
These are often overlooked and used to break into the house.

Lock sheds and garages with strong padlocks.
Store tools, ladders, and bicycles securely—don’t leave them outside.
Lock internal doors between the garage and house.

6. Get to Know Your Neighbours
Community makes a real difference.

Join or start a neighbourhood watch.
Let trusted neighbours know if you’ll be away.
Report suspicious behaviour—early reports stop repeat crimes.

Your local Policing team

Dingle | Your area | Merseyside Police

Aigburth | Your area | Merseyside Police

Princes Park | Your area | Merseyside Police

Smithdown | Your area | Merseyside Police

Wavertree Village | Your area | Merseyside Police

Greenbank | Your area | Merseyside Police

There has been a recent increase in residential burglaries targeting accommodations during the early morning hours.

Issued: 8 Dec 2025

Status Update

We would like to inform you about a new Crime Prevention initiative we are trialling over the festive period and invite you to take part.

For many, the festive period may involve extended periods away from your home, be it going on holiday, a student returning home during the Christmas break, or staying with friends or family. This unfortunately can lead to a period of security vulnerability for your home that can be exploited by burglars.

From a Policing standpoint, our drive to pursue and protect you from offenders can be hampered by not knowing a specific time when the offence occurred, often only reported upon a return home, with no or limited descriptions of offenders to pursue and prevent from committing further offences.

We are therefore piloting a new burglary prevention initiative in your area as we look to explore new ways of preventing crime using readily available technologies.
This crime prevention initiative will involve the use of temporary internal CCTV cameras or monitors whilst your home is vacant for a prolonged period. These cameras are available through many main retailers and are simple by design. They are placed in position and link directly to your phone, providing a notification when movement is detected.

The cameras should be utilised solely on a temporary basis during extended periods of unoccupancy, such as holidays or term breaks, and are only permitted in private rooms in multi-occupancy houses to avoid privacy concerns in shared spaces.

To support this initiative we currently have a limited number of CCTV monitors available for distribution in the area. If you have plans to be away for a prolonged time over the Christmas period and are interested in participating in the initiative, please email your local ward officer which can be found below, with your name and address and we will make contact with you based on availability.

Stay safe and Merry Christmas
Your local Policing team

Dingle | Your area | Merseyside Police

Aigburth | Your area | Merseyside Police

Princes Park | Your area | Merseyside Police

Smithdown | Your area | Merseyside Police

Wavertree Village | Your area | Merseyside Police

Greenbank | Your area | Merseyside Police

Actioned: 8 Dec 2025

There has been a recent spike in student premises being broken into during the early hours of the morning - with the academic year beginning again we are prioritising residential burglaries.

Most burglaries are committed by opportunist thieves. In around one in four burglaries committed, they do not have to use force; they often break in through an open door or window.
Take simple precautions, such as locking windows and doors when you go out, even if just stepping next door or out in the garden. Also, use a light timer and do not leave your keys lying around.
Look at your property through a burglar’s eyes to identify places where you can add deterrents and improve security.
Secure all doors and windows – if they are not secure, neither is your property.
Exterior doors
• Make sure the doors and frames are strong and are in good condition.
• Fit back and front doors with a five-lever mortice deadlock – and use it.
• Glass panels on or around the door are especially vulnerable, so replace them with laminated glass.
• Fit a letterbox cage to stop someone reaching inside to open your night latch lock.
• Check the door hinges are sturdy and secured with strong long screws. Consider using inexpensive hinge bolts to help reinforce the hinge side of a door against the use of force.

Patio doors
Patio doors and windows are often targeted by thieves, because in the past they have been easy to open.
It can be useful to get specialist advice when fitting a patio door, with security in mind.
• Patio doors should have special locks fitted top and bottom unless they already have a multi-locking system.
• Patio windows which are made of aluminium are often the weakest type. Modern UPVC should come with multi-point locking systems as standard.

Windows
• Fit key-operated window locks to all downstairs windows and easily accessible upstairs windows. For example, those above a flat roof or by a drainpipe.
• Even small windows, such as skylights or bathroom fanlights, need locks – a thief can get through any gap larger than the human head.
• Remember to remove keys from locked windows and to keep them out of sight in a safe place.
• If you are replacing windows – consider laminated glass. This glass has a layer of vinyl between two sheets of glass making it difficult to break.
• As a last resort, consider fitting security grilles to vulnerable windows – many DIY shops now sell decorative wrought iron grilles.

Issued: 10 Sep 2025

Residential burglaries - there has been a recent spike in student premises being broken into during the early hours of the morning

Issued: 27 Jun 2025

Engagement Events

JUL6

Community surgery - Picton Medical and Children's Centre

meeting

Community surgeries at Picton Medical and Children's Centre are held on a monthly basis.

schedule

10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

location_on

Picton Medical and Childrens Centre, 137 Earle Road, Liverpool,

AUG6

Community surgery - Picton Medical and Children's Centre

meeting

Community surgeries at Picton Medical and Children's Centre are held on a monthly basis.

schedule

10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

location_on

Picton Medical and Childrens Centre, 137 Earle Road, Liverpool,

SEP8

Community surgery - Picton Medical and Children's Centre

meeting

Community surgeries at Picton Medical and Children's Centre are held on a monthly basis.

schedule

10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

location_on

Picton Medical and Childrens Centre, 137 Earle Road, Liverpool,

Verified by Police.uk

notifications

Follow This Area

Get a free monthly email when new crime data is published for Kensington and Fairfield.

add_alert Follow Kensington and Fairfield

Free · Monthly · No spam

Free Download

PDF Crime Report

picture_as_pdf
  • check_circle12-month crime trend analysis
  • check_circleCrime type breakdown
  • check_circleLocal & national rankings
  • check_circleRisk assessment score

Free account required · Instant download

Data Integrity & Scale

verifiedPolice.uk Verified
updateMonthly Sync

Our algorithmic insights use standardized models. Read Methodology