Crime Rate in Princes Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Princes Park

The total recorded crimes in Princes Park, Liverpool, UK in May 2025 are around 287 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Princes Park crime rate of 2.37 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (124) incidents (47.62% increase)
  • Drugs: (28) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (35.00% increase)
Princes Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Gwydir Street with total crimes: 9

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 areas in the Liverpool.

    • 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 areas in the Liverpool.

  • 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 May 2025 the Princes Park has recorded 287 crimes with crime rate of 2.37 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Princes Park)CrimesRank (Princes Park)CrimesRank (Princes Park)
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
Tuebrook and Stoneycroft242 82,528 102,740 9
Picton224 102,765 92,673 10
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

Princes Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (124 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (84 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (34 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1351 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 103.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025124
April 202584
March 202597
February 202599
January 2025106
December 202490
November 202490
October 202497
September 2024103
August 2024101
July 2024102
June 2024162
May 202496

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 246 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202516
March 202521
February 202520
January 202526
December 202419
November 202412
October 202422
September 202413
August 202422
July 202414
June 202426
May 202415

A total of 110 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20252
March 20259
February 20257
January 20258
December 202411
November 20247
October 20249
September 20247
August 202410
July 20245
June 202414
May 202412

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 20258
March 20259
February 202510
January 20255
December 20248
November 20248
October 202410
September 20245
August 20241
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 346 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202520
March 202524
February 202520
January 202526
December 202420
November 202440
October 202429
September 202412
August 202419
July 202422
June 202466
May 202420

A total of 336 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202534
March 202533
February 202520
January 202524
December 202412
November 202416
October 202427
September 202428
August 202426
July 202427
June 202448
May 202422

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 328 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202520
March 202522
February 202520
January 202521
December 202424
November 202431
October 202430
September 202419
August 202423
July 202425
June 202442
May 202424

A total of 197 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202512
March 202517
February 202510
January 202512
December 202419
November 202415
October 202414
September 202411
August 202415
July 202416
June 202426
May 202416

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202512
March 202515
February 202511
January 20257
December 20242
November 20247
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 60 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20257
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20247
August 20246
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Princes Park in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Gwydir Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Back Percy Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
Other theft1
5. Commerce Way (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Seacole Close (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Back Egerton Street South (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Greenheys Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
9. Back Sandon Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
10. Alexandra Terrace (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2

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