Crime Rate in Mossley Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mossley Hill

The total recorded crimes in Mossley Hill, Liverpool, UK in February 2026 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mossley Hill crime rate of 1.30 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 Mossley Hill, encompassing approximately 31,452 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Mossley Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kildonan Road with total crimes: 4
  • Varley Road with total crimes: 3
  • Ashfield Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Mossley Hill?

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

  • Relative to Liverpool:

    • In 2024, Mossley Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Liverpool average, with 632 crimes compared to 3079.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Mossley Hill recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

    • In 2023, Mossley Hill had fewer crimes than the Liverpool average, with 744 crimes compared to 2,922. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Mossley Hill recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Liverpool, Mossley Hill has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Mossley Hill Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Mossley Hill crimes were 632. The crime rate of Mossley Hill in 2024 was 20.09 (year) or 1.67 (month) ranking it 30 dangerous area in the Liverpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mossley Hill were around 744 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.65 (year) or 1.97 (month) ranking 30 most dangerous area in the Liverpool.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Mossley Hill)CrimesRank (Mossley Hill)CrimesRank (Mossley Hill)
CentralNA NA27,551 123,878 1
RiversideNA NA8,060 27,319 2
Kensington and FairfieldNA NA3,674 54,176 3
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 Hill 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 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20265
December 20255
November 20253
October 20252
September 20252
August 20256
July 20251
June 20256
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 254 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.54 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202616
January 202622
December 202519
November 202519
October 202516
September 202518
August 202516
July 202533
June 202521
May 202529
April 202515
March 202512
February 202518

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

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20265
December 20252
November 20252
October 20255
September 20258
August 20255
July 20255
June 20259
May 202514
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20266
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
September 20252
July 20251
June 20254
May 20254
April 20257
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202610
December 20259
November 20259
October 20254
September 20257
August 20258
July 20256
June 20258
May 202510
April 20254
March 20257

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20269
December 20251
November 20255
October 20253
September 20253
August 20258
July 20255
June 20253
May 20257
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20255
November 20255
September 20252
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20256

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20253
November 20253
October 20254
September 20254
July 20254
June 20255
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
October 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
July 20253
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
August 20251
July 20251
May 20251
February 20253

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20252
May 20251

High Crime Locations Mossley Hill in February 2026

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

1. Kildonan Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Varley Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Ashfield Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Chequers Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Bundoran Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Victoria Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Aigburth Vale (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. Livingston Drive North (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Livingston Drive South (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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