Crime Rate in Picton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Picton

The total recorded crimes in Picton, Liverpool, UK in May 2025 are around 224 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Picton crime rate of 2.23 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (75) incidents (27.12% increase)
  • Public order: (30) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
Picton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Lemon Close with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Picton has recorded 224 crimes with crime rate of 2.23 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Picton)CrimesRank (Picton)CrimesRank (Picton)
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
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
Mossley Hill78 25632 30744 30
Wavertree66 28807 271,007 26
Childwall75 26849 26882 28
Church62 30762 28909 27
Woolton63 29746 29830 29

Picton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (196 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (110 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 218 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.77 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202519
March 202518
February 202520
January 202521
December 202417
November 202418
October 202414
September 20248
August 202421
July 202414
June 202412
May 202419

A total of 304 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202516
March 202523
February 202519
January 202515
December 202413
November 202415
October 202426
September 202419
August 202426
July 202432
June 202448
May 202422

A total of 1169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 89.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 196 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202575
April 202559
March 202594
February 202589
January 202592
December 202491
November 202467
October 202482
September 202459
August 202491
July 202464
June 2024196
May 2024110

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 111 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202514
March 20259
February 20252
January 202518
December 20248
November 202414
October 202410
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 181 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202515
March 202514
February 202510
January 20258
December 202416
November 202413
October 202411
September 202418
August 20248
July 202414
June 202428
May 202411

A total of 37 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 244 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202514
March 202516
February 202516
January 202520
December 202419
November 202411
October 202420
September 202416
August 202417
July 202417
June 202438
May 202424

A total of 260 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202533
March 202516
February 202510
January 202521
December 202426
November 202419
October 202427
September 202416
August 202411
July 202418
June 202430
May 202415

A total of 120 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202513
March 202513
February 202515
January 202513
December 202411
November 20249
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 217 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202514
March 202514
February 20259
January 202515
December 202414
November 202412
October 202414
September 20247
August 202417
July 202413
June 202450
May 202419

High Crime Locations Picton in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting13
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Public order4
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
3. Lemon Close (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Picton Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
6. Wendell Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Cranborne Road (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Holmes Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bremner Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
10. Langton Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1

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