Crime Rate in Mossley Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mossley Hill

The total recorded crimes in Mossley Hill, Liverpool, UK in May 2025 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mossley Hill crime rate of 2.48 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (93.33% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
Mossley Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Mossley Hill has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 2.48 ranking 25th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mossley Hill)CrimesRank (Mossley Hill)CrimesRank (Mossley Hill)
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
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
Wavertree66 28807 271,007 26
Childwall75 26849 26882 28
Church62 30762 28909 27
Woolton63 29746 29830 29

Mossley Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 20257
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 202414
May 202413

A total of 268 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202515
March 202512
February 202518
January 202515
December 202410
November 202430
October 202414
September 202417
August 202415
July 202425
June 202456
May 202412

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
June 202420
May 202411

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20247
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 202412
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20256
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

High Crime Locations Mossley Hill in May 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Public order2
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Drugs2
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Mossley Hill Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Kildonan Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Victoria Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Jericho Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
9. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Robbery1
10. Ivyhurst Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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