Crime Rate in Kensington and Fairfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kensington and Fairfield

The total recorded crimes in Kensington and Fairfield, Liverpool, UK in March 2025 are around 316 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kensington and Fairfield crime rate of 4.70 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 Kensington and Fairfield, encompassing approximately 67,242 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (117) incidents (23.16% increase)
  • Drugs: (37) incidents (2.78% increase)
  • Public order: (31) incidents (19.23% increase)
Kensington and Fairfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Molyneux Road with total crimes: 15
  • Esher Road with total crimes: 13
  • Geneva Road with total crimes: 10

How safe is Kensington and Fairfield?

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

  • Relative to Liverpool:

    • In 2024, Kensington and Fairfield reported a higher crime volume than the Liverpool average, with 3,674 crimes compared to 3,079. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kensington and Fairfield witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Kensington and Fairfield experienced a greater number of crimes than the Liverpool average, with 4,176 crimes compared to 2,922. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Kensington and Fairfield witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kensington and Fairfield Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Kensington and Fairfield has recorded 316 crimes with crime rate of 4.70 ranking 6th out of 29 in the Liverpool, UK

In 2024, the total Kensington and Fairfield crimes were 3,674. The crime rate of Kensington and Fairfield in 2024 was 54.64 (year) or 4.55 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Liverpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kensington and Fairfield were around 4,176 crimes with yearly crime rate of 62.10 (year) or 5.18 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Liverpool.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Liverpool)CrimesRank (Liverpool)CrimesRank (Liverpool)
Central2,170 127,551 123,878 1
Riverside689 28,060 27,319 2
Everton463 34,511 33,860 4
Kirkdale331 44,062 43,010 8
Speke-Garston294 73,580 73,580 5
County330 53,620 63,401 6
Princes Park261 83,088 83,133 7
Tuebrook and Stoneycroft187 112,528 102,740 9
Picton229 102,765 92,673 10
Norris Green248 92,498 112,466 12
Old Swan182 122,446 122,475 11
Anfield173 132,215 132,338 13
Fazakerley136 161,960 152,009 14
Knotty Ash148 152,188 141,791 15
Belle Vale149 141,747 171,689 17
Warbreck115 191,772 161,764 16
Clubmoor121 171,715 181,620 20
Yew Tree99 201,590 201,671 18
St Michael's116 181,604 191,624 19
West Derby99 211,389 211,378 21
Greenbank79 241,013 241,287 22
Croxteth76 251,067 221,171 24
Allerton and Hunts Cross86 221,046 231,178 23
Church81 23762 28909 27
Cressington68 26893 251,049 25
Wavertree61 28807 271,007 26
Childwall66 27849 26882 28
Woolton50 29746 29830 29
Mossley Hill35 30632 30744 30

Kensington and Fairfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (117 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (37 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 95 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (73 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 96 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (118 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (115 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (107 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (31 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (98 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 108 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (282 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (133 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (103 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (35 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 266 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202516
January 202512
December 202417
November 202416
October 202427
September 202416
August 202432
July 202430
June 202432
May 202417
April 202428

A total of 207 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202515
January 202513
December 20248
November 202418
October 20248
September 202413
August 202418
July 202414
June 202432
May 202422
April 202417

A total of 1445 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 120.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 282 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025117
February 202595
January 202573
December 202496
November 2024118
October 2024115
September 2024107
August 202498
July 2024108
June 2024282
May 2024133
April 2024103

A total of 233 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202511
January 202526
December 20248
November 202433
October 202414
September 202417
August 202421
July 202422
June 202428
May 202419
April 202419

A total of 371 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202526
January 202523
December 202419
November 202427
October 202426
September 202430
August 202436
July 202435
June 202464
May 202437
April 202417

A total of 173 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202515
January 202513
December 202410
November 202427
October 20249
September 202419
August 202411
July 202410
June 202420
May 202412
April 202410

A total of 147 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202510
January 202511
December 202414
November 20248
October 20247
September 20249
August 20248
July 202414
June 202430
May 202412
April 202415

A total of 80 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20247
August 20245
July 202412
June 202418
May 202410
April 20243

A total of 402 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202537
February 202536
January 202532
December 202413
November 202437
October 202429
September 202431
August 202427
July 202435
June 202456
May 202434
April 202435

A total of 62 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20258
December 20246
November 20241
October 20247
September 20245
August 20247
July 20248
June 202410
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20248

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20248
September 20249
August 20249
July 202413
June 202426
May 202411
April 202413

A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20248
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

High Crime Locations Kensington and Fairfield in March 2025

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

1. Molyneux Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
2. Esher Road (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Geneva Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs4
4. Hampstead Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Public order1
5. Clearwater Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Ringo Starr Drive (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime3
7. Goldsmith Street (Map)
Total9
Other theft6
Public order3
8. Alexandra Close (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Swiss Road (Map)
Total8
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Kelso Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1

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