Crime Rate in Princes Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Princes Park

The total recorded crimes in Princes Park, Liverpool, UK in March 2025 are around 261 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Princes Park crime rate of 2.16 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 Princes Park, encompassing approximately 120,911 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (97) incidents (-2.02% decrease)
  • Public order: (33) incidents (65.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)
Princes Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Seacole Close with total crimes: 16
  • Back Egerton Street South with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11

How safe is Princes Park?

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

  • Relative to Liverpool:

    • In 2024, Princes Park reported a higher crime volume than the Liverpool average, with 3,088 crimes compared to 3,079. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Princes Park witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Princes Park experienced a greater number of crimes than the Liverpool average, with 3,133 crimes compared to 2,922. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Princes Park witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Liverpool, Princes Park has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Princes Park Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Princes Park has recorded 261 crimes with crime rate of 2.16 ranking 8th out of 29 in the Liverpool, UK

In 2024, the total Princes Park crimes were 3,088. The crime rate of Princes Park in 2024 was 25.54 (year) or 2.13 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Liverpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Princes Park were around 3,133 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.91 (year) or 2.16 (month) ranking 7 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
Tuebrook and Stoneycroft187 112,528 102,740 9
Picton229 102,765 92,673 10
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

Princes Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (97 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 99 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (106 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 90 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (90 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (97 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (103 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (28 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (101 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 102 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (162 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (66 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (96 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (91 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (48 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 297 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202520
January 202521
December 202424
November 202431
October 202430
September 202419
August 202423
July 202425
June 202442
May 202424
April 202416

A total of 182 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202510
January 202512
December 202419
November 202415
October 202414
September 202411
August 202415
July 202416
June 202426
May 202416
April 202411

A total of 346 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202520
January 202526
December 202420
November 202440
October 202429
September 202412
August 202419
July 202422
June 202466
May 202420
April 202448

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202510
January 20255
December 20248
November 20248
October 202410
September 20245
August 20241
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 222 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202520
January 202526
December 202419
November 202412
October 202422
September 202413
August 202422
July 202414
June 202426
May 202415
April 202412

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 1234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 102.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202597
February 202599
January 2025106
December 202490
November 202490
October 202497
September 2024103
August 2024101
July 2024102
June 2024162
May 202496
April 202491

A total of 113 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20257
January 20258
December 202411
November 20247
October 20249
September 20247
August 202410
July 20245
June 202414
May 202412
April 202414

A total of 307 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202520
January 202524
December 202412
November 202416
October 202427
September 202428
August 202426
July 202427
June 202448
May 202422
April 202424

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202511
January 20257
December 20242
November 20247
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 202416
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 63 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20257
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20247
August 20246
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20249

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Princes Park in March 2025

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

1. Seacole Close (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Back Egerton Street South (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Burglary1
Other theft1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Public order5
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Back Percy Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Micawber Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Birt Close (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Vine Street (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
10. Loudon Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1

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