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 February 2026 are around 312 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kensington and Fairfield crime rate of 4.64 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (99) incidents (-11.61% decrease)
  • Drugs: (76) incidents (65.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (29) incidents (123.08% increase)
Kensington and Fairfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dell Street with total crimes: 23
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Geneva Road with total crimes: 13

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Kensington and Fairfield)CrimesRank (Kensington and Fairfield)CrimesRank (Kensington and Fairfield)
CentralNA NA27,551 123,878 1
RiversideNA NA8,060 27,319 2
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
GreenbankNA NA1,013 241,287 22
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

Kensington and Fairfield 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 99 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 76 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (112 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 94 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (119 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (57 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (103 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (119 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (44 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (91 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (46 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 350 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202628
January 202620
December 202525
November 202520
October 202530
September 202527
August 202531
July 202525
June 202523
May 202538
April 202526
March 202531
February 202526

A total of 182 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20263
December 202513
November 202536
October 202516
September 20259
August 202512
July 202523
June 202519
May 202514
April 202511
March 20259
February 202510

A total of 1394 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 107.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202699
January 2026112
December 202594
November 2025119
October 2025103
September 2025119
August 202591
July 2025104
June 2025105
May 2025144
April 202592
March 2025117
February 202595

A total of 554 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.62 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202676
January 202646
December 202524
November 202557
October 202516
September 202528
August 202546
July 202546
June 202555
May 202554
April 202533
March 202537
February 202536

A total of 220 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 202611
December 202521
November 202519
October 202510
September 202523
August 202515
July 202515
June 202523
May 202518
April 202516
March 202529
February 202515

A total of 70 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20261
December 20259
November 20252
October 20252
September 20253
August 20258
July 202514
June 20255
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252

A total of 273 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202629
January 202613
December 202521
November 202530
October 202519
September 202521
August 202513
July 202528
June 202527
May 202524
April 202522
March 202515
February 202511

A total of 259 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202625
January 202623
December 202525
November 202525
October 202534
September 202544
August 202524
July 202515
June 202512
May 20257
April 20257
March 202515
February 20253

A total of 52 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20255
November 20253
October 20259
September 20252
August 20257
July 20252
June 20259
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 235 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 202619
December 202517
November 202517
October 202519
September 202510
August 202514
July 202513
June 202523
May 202523
April 202526
March 202523
February 202516

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20251
October 20252
September 20255
August 20252
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 206 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.85 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 202610
December 202522
November 202517
October 202520
September 202517
August 202516
July 202522
June 202512
May 202519
April 202511
March 202517
February 202515

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
December 20253
November 20255
October 20254
September 20252
August 20254
July 20257
June 20254
May 202510
April 20253
March 20252

A total of 67 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20257
November 20256
October 20258
September 20257
August 20257
July 20256
June 20252
May 20253
April 20255
March 20258
February 20253

High Crime Locations Kensington and Fairfield in February 2026

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

1. Dell Street (Map)
Total23
Drugs23
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting13
3. Geneva Road (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Alexandra Close (Map)
Total12
Drugs12
6. Channell Road (Map)
Total10
Criminal damage and arson5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Esher Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
9. Hampstead Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
10. Lilly Vale (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1

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