Crime Rate in Picton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Picton

The total recorded crimes in Picton, Liverpool, UK in March 2025 are around 229 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Picton crime rate of 2.28 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (94) incidents (5.62% increase)
  • Public order: (23) incidents (21.05% 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: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Victor Street 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Picton has recorded 229 crimes with crime rate of 2.28 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.

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
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 Hill35 30632 30744 30

Picton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (92 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (30 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 235 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 288 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202519
January 202515
December 202413
November 202415
October 202426
September 202419
August 202426
July 202432
June 202448
May 202422
April 202430

A total of 1127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 93.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 196 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202594
February 202589
January 202592
December 202491
November 202467
October 202482
September 202459
August 202491
July 202464
June 2024196
May 2024110
April 202492

A total of 204 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202520
January 202521
December 202417
November 202418
October 202414
September 20248
August 202421
July 202414
June 202412
May 202419
April 202422

A total of 97 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 161 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202510
January 20258
December 202416
November 202413
October 202411
September 202418
August 20248
July 202414
June 202428
May 202411
April 202410

A total of 106 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202515
January 202513
December 202411
November 20249
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 202412
May 20247
April 20248

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 228 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202516
January 202520
December 202419
November 202411
October 202420
September 202416
August 202417
July 202417
June 202438
May 202424
April 202414

A total of 195 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20259
January 202515
December 202414
November 202412
October 202414
September 20247
August 202417
July 202413
June 202450
May 202419
April 202411

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Picton in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Victor Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Maple Grove (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
5. Rose Court (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
6. Back Towerlands Street (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
7. Willow Road (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Longfellow Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Richardson Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Burglary1
10. Lesseps Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5

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