Crime Rate in Kirkdale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kirkdale

The total recorded crimes in Kirkdale, Liverpool, UK in May 2025 are around 387 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kirkdale crime rate of 8.18 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (127) incidents (36.56% increase)
  • Other crime: (43) incidents (-33.85% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (40) incidents (2.56% increase)
Kirkdale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cazneau Street with total crimes: 53
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20

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 May 2025 the Kirkdale has recorded 387 crimes with crime rate of 8.18 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kirkdale)CrimesRank (Kirkdale)CrimesRank (Kirkdale)
Central2,309 127,551 123,878 1
Riverside758 28,060 27,319 2
Kensington and Fairfield361 43,674 54,176 3
Everton342 54,511 33,860 4
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

Kirkdale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 91 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (188 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (76 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (124 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1461 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 112.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 188 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025127
April 202593
March 202584
February 2025118
January 202592
December 2024127
November 2024107
October 202495
September 2024103
August 2024112
July 202491
June 2024188
May 2024124

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 420 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202539
March 202526
February 202529
January 202523
December 202421
November 202436
October 202441
September 202433
August 202423
July 202419
June 202464
May 202426

A total of 453 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.85 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202530
March 202548
February 202535
January 202564
December 202418
November 202426
October 202435
September 202429
August 202423
July 202427
June 202444
May 202441

A total of 263 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202516
March 202525
February 202510
January 202515
December 202424
November 202420
October 202422
September 202421
August 202415
July 202415
June 202436
May 202419

A total of 452 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.77 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202523
March 202522
February 202532
January 202543
December 202425
November 202434
October 202465
September 202439
August 202435
July 202439
June 202442
May 202430

A total of 429 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202527
March 202525
February 202523
January 202527
December 202425
November 202423
October 202437
September 202425
August 202440
July 202436
June 202476
May 202434

A total of 275 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202527
March 202521
February 202521
January 202525
December 202416
November 202424
October 202421
September 202412
August 202418
July 202416
June 202432
May 202412

A total of 291 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202518
March 202510
February 202523
January 202518
December 202428
November 202426
October 202426
September 202433
August 202419
July 202415
June 202438
May 202419

A total of 490 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202565
March 202550
February 202525
January 202548
December 202437
November 202425
October 202437
September 202437
August 202419
July 202416
June 202452
May 202436

A total of 132 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202512
March 20259
February 20252
January 202510
December 202413
November 20249
October 20249
September 202411
August 20248
July 202412
June 202416
May 202410

A total of 42 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Kirkdale in May 2025

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

1. Cazneau Street (Map)
Total53
Other crime37
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order3
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting11
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
4. Oil Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
7. Wolsey Street (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Saltney Street (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Primrose Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Store Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1

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