Crime Rate in Mossley Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mossley Hill

The total recorded crimes in Mossley Hill, Liverpool, UK in March 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mossley Hill crime rate of 1.11 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Mossley Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lucan Road with total crimes: 6
  • Mossley Hill Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Jericho Close 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Mossley Hill has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 1.11 ranking 30th out of 29 in the Liverpool, UK

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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Liverpool)CrimesRank (Liverpool)CrimesRank (Liverpool)
Central2,170 127,551 123,878 1
Riverside689 28,060 27,319 2
Kensington and Fairfield316 63,674 54,176 3
Everton463 34,511 33,860 4
Kirkdale331 44,062 43,010 8
Speke-Garston294 73,580 73,580 5
County330 53,620 63,401 6
Princes Park261 83,088 83,133 7
Tuebrook and Stoneycroft187 112,528 102,740 9
Picton229 102,765 92,673 10
Norris Green248 92,498 112,466 12
Old Swan182 122,446 122,475 11
Anfield173 132,215 132,338 13
Fazakerley136 161,960 152,009 14
Knotty Ash148 152,188 141,791 15
Belle Vale149 141,747 171,689 17
Warbreck115 191,772 161,764 16
Clubmoor121 171,715 181,620 20
Yew Tree99 201,590 201,671 18
St Michael's116 181,604 191,624 19
West Derby99 211,389 211,378 21
Greenbank79 241,013 241,287 22
Croxteth76 251,067 221,171 24
Allerton and Hunts Cross86 221,046 231,178 23
Church81 23762 28909 27
Cressington68 26893 251,049 25
Wavertree61 28807 271,007 26
Childwall66 27849 26882 28
Woolton50 29746 29830 29

Mossley Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20247
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244
April 202410

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
June 202420
May 202411
April 20245

A total of 246 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202518
January 202515
December 202410
November 202430
October 202414
September 202417
August 202415
July 202425
June 202456
May 202412
April 202422

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 202414
May 202413
April 20247

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 202412
June 20246
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Mossley Hill in March 2025

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

1. Lucan Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Mossley Hill Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Jericho Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Cooper Avenue North (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1
7. Carrickmore Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Glenmore Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Rathmore Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Chequers Gardens (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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