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 July 2025 are around 322 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kensington and Fairfield crime rate of 4.79 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (104) incidents (-0.95% decrease)
  • Drugs: (46) incidents (-16.36% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (28) incidents (3.70% increase)
Kensington and Fairfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mansell Road with total crimes: 12
  • Sheil Place with total crimes: 11
  • 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 areas in the Liverpool.

    • 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 areas in the Liverpool.

  • 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 July 2025 the Kensington and Fairfield has recorded 322 crimes with crime rate of 4.79 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kensington and Fairfield)CrimesRank (Kensington and Fairfield)CrimesRank (Kensington and Fairfield)
Central2,122 127,551 123,878 1
Riverside625 28,060 27,319 2
Everton348 34,511 33,860 4
Kirkdale312 74,062 43,010 8
Speke-Garston321 53,580 73,580 5
County313 63,620 63,401 6
Princes Park259 83,088 83,133 7
Tuebrook and Stoneycroft169 122,528 102,740 9
Picton219 92,765 92,673 10
Norris Green203 102,498 112,466 12
Old Swan168 132,446 122,475 11
Anfield170 112,215 132,338 13
Fazakerley127 191,960 152,009 14
Knotty Ash150 152,188 141,791 15
St Michael's153 141,604 191,624 19
Warbreck140 171,772 161,764 16
Clubmoor141 161,715 181,620 20
Belle Vale135 181,747 171,689 17
Yew Tree123 201,590 201,671 18
West Derby107 211,389 211,378 21
Greenbank106 221,013 241,287 22
Croxteth97 231,067 221,171 24
Allerton and Hunts Cross75 251,046 231,178 23
Cressington83 24893 251,049 25
Wavertree70 26807 271,007 26
Childwall62 27849 26882 28
Church59 29762 28909 27
Mossley Hill61 28632 30744 30
Woolton53 30746 29830 29

Kensington and Fairfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 104 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 46 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (105 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (55 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (144 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (54 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (92 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (33 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 202510
April 20253
March 20252
January 20258
December 20246
November 20241
October 20247
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 1264 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 105.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025104
June 2025105
May 2025144
April 202592
March 2025117
February 202595
January 202573
December 202496
November 2024118
October 2024115
September 2024107
August 202498

A total of 244 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202523
May 202523
April 202526
March 202523
February 202516
January 202512
December 202417
November 202416
October 202427
September 202416
August 202432

A total of 194 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202523
May 202518
April 202516
March 202529
February 202515
January 202513
December 20248
November 202418
October 20248
September 202413
August 202418

A total of 143 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202519
May 202514
April 202511
March 20259
February 202510
January 202511
December 202414
November 20248
October 20247
September 20249
August 20248

A total of 53 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20253
April 20255
March 20258
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202512
May 20257
April 20257
March 202515
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20248
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 430 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202555
May 202554
April 202533
March 202537
February 202536
January 202532
December 202413
November 202437
October 202429
September 202431
August 202427

A total of 185 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202512
May 202519
April 202511
March 202517
February 202515
January 202513
December 202410
November 202427
October 20249
September 202419
August 202411

A total of 246 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202527
May 202524
April 202522
March 202515
February 202511
January 202526
December 20248
November 202433
October 202414
September 202417
August 202421

A total of 330 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202523
May 202538
April 202526
March 202531
February 202526
January 202523
December 202419
November 202427
October 202426
September 202430
August 202436

A total of 63 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20255
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20259
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

High Crime Locations Kensington and Fairfield in July 2025

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

1. Mansell Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft1
2. Sheil Place (Map)
Total11
Drugs4
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Robbery1
3. Geneva Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
4. Minto Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
6. Finlay Street (Map)
Total8
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Clyde Road (Map)
Total8
Drugs4
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
8. Digital Way (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Esher Road (Map)
Total7
Burglary2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Swiss Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

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