Crime Rate in Picton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Picton

The total recorded crimes in Picton, Liverpool, UK in February 2026 are around 210 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Picton crime rate of 2.09 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (106) incidents (37.66% increase)
  • Drugs: (20) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
Picton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Maple Grove with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Picton)CrimesRank (Picton)CrimesRank (Picton)
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
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 HillNA NA632 30744 30

Picton 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 106 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (77 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 83 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (79 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (110 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (88 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 20265
December 202512
November 202512
October 20259
September 202510
August 202514
July 202515
June 202517
May 202515
April 202515
March 202514
February 202510

A total of 1099 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 84.54 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026106
January 202677
December 202583
November 202569
October 202579
September 2025110
August 202588
July 202587
June 202583
May 202575
April 202559
March 202594
February 202589

A total of 243 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.69 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202620
January 202619
December 202522
November 202515
October 202517
September 202523
August 202519
July 202520
June 202526
May 202516
April 202514
March 202516
February 202516

A total of 236 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202617
January 202615
December 202511
November 202523
October 202522
September 202516
August 202528
July 20259
June 202518
May 202518
April 202533
March 202516
February 202510

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
October 20251
September 20253
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 209 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202618
January 202620
December 202516
November 202511
October 202513
September 202515
August 202515
July 202516
June 202511
May 202517
April 202519
March 202518
February 202520

A total of 285 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 202621
December 202522
November 202529
October 202531
September 202518
August 202524
July 202517
June 202522
May 202530
April 202516
March 202523
February 202519

A total of 122 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20263
December 20259
November 20257
October 20258
September 202510
August 202510
July 202512
June 20258
May 20259
April 202513
March 202513
February 202515

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20255
November 20254
October 20256
September 20258
August 20255
July 20254
June 20253
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 105 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20265
December 20255
November 20256
October 20255
September 20253
August 20256
July 20259
June 20256
May 202519
April 202514
March 202514
February 20259

A total of 135 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20269
December 202512
November 202513
October 20259
September 202516
August 202514
July 202518
June 20257
May 20257
April 202514
March 20259
February 20252

A total of 59 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20267
December 20257
October 20253
September 20252
August 20257
July 20257
June 20259
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
October 20251
August 20252
July 20252
June 20251
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20256
November 20252
October 20257
September 20255
August 20257
July 20253
June 20252
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252

High Crime Locations Picton in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
2. Maple Grove (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
4. Fingland Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary1
5. Picton Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
6. Yanwath Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Wells Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
8. Plumer Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Bartlett Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
10. Cardigan Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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