Crime Rate in Kirkdale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kirkdale

The total recorded crimes in Kirkdale, Liverpool, UK in July 2025 are around 312 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kirkdale crime rate of 6.60 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 Kirkdale, encompassing approximately 47,298 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (113) incidents (-2.59% decrease)
  • Drugs: (40) incidents (29.03% increase)
  • Other crime: (32) incidents (-13.51% decrease)
Kirkdale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cazneau Street with total crimes: 39
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12

How safe is Kirkdale?

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

  • Relative to Liverpool:

    • In 2024, Kirkdale reported a higher crime volume than the Liverpool average, with 4,062 crimes compared to 3,079. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kirkdale witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

    • In 2023, Kirkdale experienced a greater number of crimes than the Liverpool average, with 3,010 crimes compared to 2,922. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Kirkdale witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kirkdale Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Kirkdale has recorded 312 crimes with crime rate of 6.60 ranking 7th out of 29 in the Liverpool, UK

In 2024, the total Kirkdale crimes were 4,062. The crime rate of Kirkdale in 2024 was 85.88 (year) or 7.16 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Liverpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kirkdale were around 3,010 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.64 (year) or 5.30 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Liverpool.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kirkdale)CrimesRank (Kirkdale)CrimesRank (Kirkdale)
Central2,122 127,551 123,878 1
Riverside625 28,060 27,319 2
Kensington and Fairfield322 43,674 54,176 3
Everton348 34,511 33,860 4
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

Kirkdale 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 113 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (116 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (127 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (93 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (65 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (84 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (50 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 118 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (92 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 127 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (107 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (95 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (65 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (103 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (39 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (112 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1287 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 107.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025113
June 2025116
May 2025127
April 202593
March 202584
February 2025118
January 202592
December 2024127
November 2024107
October 202495
September 2024103
August 2024112

A total of 384 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202523
May 202523
April 202523
March 202522
February 202532
January 202543
December 202425
November 202434
October 202465
September 202439
August 202435

A total of 333 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202522
May 202531
April 202527
March 202525
February 202523
January 202527
December 202425
November 202423
October 202437
September 202425
August 202440

A total of 412 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202531
May 202533
April 202530
March 202548
February 202535
January 202564
December 202418
November 202426
October 202435
September 202429
August 202423

A total of 237 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20257
May 202518
April 202518
March 202510
February 202523
January 202518
December 202428
November 202426
October 202426
September 202433
August 202419

A total of 110 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 202511
April 202512
March 20259
February 20252
January 202510
December 202413
November 20249
October 20249
September 202411
August 20248

A total of 282 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202536
May 202530
April 202527
March 202521
February 202521
January 202525
December 202416
November 202424
October 202421
September 202412
August 202418

A total of 362 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202537
May 202540
April 202539
March 202526
February 202529
January 202523
December 202421
November 202436
October 202441
September 202433
August 202423

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20246
August 20241

A total of 455 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202537
May 202543
April 202565
March 202550
February 202525
January 202548
December 202437
November 202425
October 202437
September 202437
August 202419

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 217 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202515
May 202525
April 202516
March 202525
February 202510
January 202515
December 202424
November 202420
October 202422
September 202421
August 202415

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

High Crime Locations Kirkdale in July 2025

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

1. Cazneau Street (Map)
Total39
Other crime27
Violence and sexual offences12
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting11
Drugs1
4. Leeds Street (Map)
Total8
Drugs5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Owen Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Other crime1
7. Hopwood Street (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Snowdrop Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Greenock Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wright Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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