Crime Rate in Princes Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Princes Park

The total recorded crimes in Princes Park, Liverpool, UK in February 2026 are around 205 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Princes Park crime rate of 1.70 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (102) incidents (18.60% increase)
  • Drugs: (28) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
Princes Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Britten Close with total crimes: 15
  • Back Egerton Street South with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Princes Park)CrimesRank (Princes Park)CrimesRank (Princes Park)
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
Tuebrook and StoneycroftNA NA2,528 102,740 9
PictonNA NA2,765 92,673 10
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

Princes Park 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 102 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (86 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 88 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 49 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (83 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (49 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (116 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (85 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (87 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 97 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (94 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 163 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 202612
December 202511
November 202511
October 202517
September 20259
August 202515
July 202514
June 202513
May 202514
April 202512
March 202517
February 202510

A total of 290 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202618
January 202620
December 202514
November 202523
October 202516
September 202513
August 202527
July 202524
June 202529
May 202519
April 202534
March 202533
February 202520

A total of 40 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20254
November 20254
October 20254
September 20251
August 20254
July 20252
June 20255
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 265 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 202618
December 202514
November 202531
October 202526
September 202514
August 202521
July 202522
June 202529
May 202520
April 202516
March 202521
February 202520

A total of 1242 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 95.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026102
January 202686
December 202588
November 202583
October 2025116
September 202585
August 202587
July 202597
June 202594
May 2025124
April 202584
March 202597
February 202599

A total of 310 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.85 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 202622
December 202515
November 202549
October 202535
September 202518
August 202520
July 202520
June 202527
May 202527
April 202520
March 202522
February 202520

A total of 367 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.23 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202628
January 202644
December 202549
November 202515
October 202543
September 202519
August 202515
July 202521
June 202541
May 202528
April 202520
March 202524
February 202520

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20251
November 20252
October 20257
September 20256
August 20253
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 192 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.77 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202627
December 202520
November 20257
October 202514
September 20257
August 202511
July 202528
June 202520
May 202514
April 202512
March 202515
February 202511

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20267
December 20255
November 202510
October 20254
September 20255
August 20253
July 20257
June 20255
May 20259
April 20252
March 20259
February 20257

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 156 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 202617
December 202514
November 202512
October 202516
September 202513
August 20259
July 202513
June 202512
May 202520
April 20258
March 20259
February 202510

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20265
December 20254
November 20252
October 20253
September 20254
August 20252
July 20253
June 20251
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

High Crime Locations Princes Park in February 2026

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

1. Britten Close (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences15
2. Back Egerton Street South (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Loudon Grove (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
5. Birt Close (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
6. Seacole Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Birley Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
8. Chatham Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
9. Alexandra Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
10. Trefoil Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1

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