Crime Rate in Picton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Picton

The total recorded crimes in Picton, Liverpool, UK in July 2025 are around 219 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Picton crime rate of 2.18 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 Picton, encompassing approximately 100,399 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (87) incidents (4.82% increase)
  • Drugs: (20) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (157.14% increase)
Picton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Liscard Road with total crimes: 10
  • Lemon Close with total crimes: 8
  • Strathcona Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is Picton?

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

  • Relative to Liverpool:

    • In 2024, Picton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Liverpool average, with 2765 crimes compared to 3079.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Picton witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

    • In 2023, Picton had fewer crimes than the Liverpool average, with 2,673 crimes compared to 2,922. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Picton witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Picton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Picton has recorded 219 crimes with crime rate of 2.18 ranking 9th out of 29 in the Liverpool, UK

In 2024, the total Picton crimes were 2,765. The crime rate of Picton in 2024 was 27.54 (year) or 2.30 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Liverpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Picton were around 2,673 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.62 (year) or 2.22 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Liverpool.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Picton)CrimesRank (Picton)CrimesRank (Picton)
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
Kirkdale312 74,062 43,010 8
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
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

Picton 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 87 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (83 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (94 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 89 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (92 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 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 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (67 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (82 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (91 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 211 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202526
May 202516
April 202514
March 202516
February 202516
January 202520
December 202419
November 202411
October 202420
September 202416
August 202417

A total of 200 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202511
May 202517
April 202519
March 202518
February 202520
January 202521
December 202417
November 202418
October 202414
September 20248
August 202421

A total of 117 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20257
May 20257
April 202514
March 20259
February 20252
January 202518
December 20248
November 202414
October 202410
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 116 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20258
May 20259
April 202513
March 202513
February 202515
January 202513
December 202411
November 20249
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 969 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202587
June 202583
May 202575
April 202559
March 202594
February 202589
January 202592
December 202491
November 202467
October 202482
September 202459
August 202491

A total of 160 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202517
May 202515
April 202515
March 202514
February 202510
January 20258
December 202416
November 202413
October 202411
September 202418
August 20248

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 53 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 241 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202522
May 202530
April 202516
March 202523
February 202519
January 202515
December 202413
November 202415
October 202426
September 202419
August 202426

A total of 150 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 202519
April 202514
March 202514
February 20259
January 202515
December 202414
November 202412
October 202414
September 20247
August 202417

A total of 224 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202518
May 202518
April 202533
March 202516
February 202510
January 202521
December 202426
November 202419
October 202427
September 202416
August 202411

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 20241

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Picton in July 2025

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

1. Liscard Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Lemon Close (Map)
Total8
Drugs5
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Strathcona Road (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Willow Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
5. Maple Grove (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime2
Drugs1
6. Wells Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Other theft1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Brydges Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
9. Rose Court (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1

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