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 May 2025 are around 361 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kensington and Fairfield crime rate of 5.37 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (144) incidents (56.52% increase)
  • Drugs: (54) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Public order: (38) incidents (46.15% increase)
Kensington and Fairfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Butler Crescent with total crimes: 15
  • Hawkins Street with total crimes: 12
  • Alexandra Close with total crimes: 12

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 May 2025 the Kensington and Fairfield has recorded 361 crimes with crime rate of 5.37 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kensington and Fairfield)CrimesRank (Kensington and Fairfield)CrimesRank (Kensington and Fairfield)
Central2,309 127,551 123,878 1
Riverside758 28,060 27,319 2
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
Greenbank116 201,013 241,287 22
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

Kensington and Fairfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20258
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20247
August 20245
July 202412
June 202418
May 202410

A total of 193 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.85 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202511
March 202517
February 202515
January 202513
December 202410
November 202427
October 20249
September 202419
August 202411
July 202410
June 202420
May 202412

A total of 287 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202526
March 202523
February 202516
January 202512
December 202417
November 202416
October 202427
September 202416
August 202432
July 202430
June 202432
May 202417

A total of 260 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202522
March 202515
February 202511
January 202526
December 20248
November 202433
October 202414
September 202417
August 202421
July 202422
June 202428
May 202419

A total of 454 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202533
March 202537
February 202536
January 202532
December 202413
November 202437
October 202429
September 202431
August 202427
July 202435
June 202456
May 202434

A total of 1578 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 121.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 282 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025144
April 202592
March 2025117
February 202595
January 202573
December 202496
November 2024118
October 2024115
September 2024107
August 202498
July 2024108
June 2024282
May 2024133

A total of 418 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202526
March 202531
February 202526
January 202523
December 202419
November 202427
October 202426
September 202430
August 202436
July 202435
June 202464
May 202437

A total of 224 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202516
March 202529
February 202515
January 202513
December 20248
November 202418
October 20248
September 202413
August 202418
July 202414
June 202432
May 202422

A total of 157 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202511
March 20259
February 202510
January 202511
December 202414
November 20248
October 20247
September 20249
August 20248
July 202414
June 202430
May 202412

A total of 124 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 202515
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20248
September 20249
August 20249
July 202413
June 202426
May 202411

A total of 71 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20253
March 20252
January 20258
December 20246
November 20241
October 20247
September 20245
August 20247
July 20248
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
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 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Kensington and Fairfield in May 2025

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

1. Butler Crescent (Map)
Total15
Drugs6
Other theft3
Robbery3
Vehicle crime3
2. Hawkins Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary3
Public order3
3. Alexandra Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
4. Kelso Road (Map)
Total11
Drugs5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
5. Digital Way (Map)
Total10
Public order4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
6. Tudor Street South (Map)
Total9
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
7. Dell Street (Map)
Total8
Drugs8
8. Geneva Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Freehold Street (Map)
Total8
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Laurel Road (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1

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