Crime Rate in Princes Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Princes Park

The total recorded crimes in Princes Park, Liverpool, UK in July 2025 are around 259 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Princes Park crime rate of 2.14 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (97) incidents (3.19% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (24) incidents (-17.24% decrease)
Princes Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Seacole Close 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 July 2025 the Princes Park has recorded 259 crimes with crime rate of 0.62 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Princes Park)CrimesRank (Princes Park)CrimesRank (Princes Park)
Central2,122 127,551 123,878 1
Riverside625 28,060 27,319 2
Kensington and Fairfield322 43,674 54,176 3
Everton348 34,511 33,860 4
Kirkdale312 74,062 43,010 8
Speke-Garston321 53,580 73,580 5
County313 63,620 63,401 6
Tuebrook and Stoneycroft169 122,528 102,740 9
Picton219 92,765 92,673 10
Norris Green203 102,498 112,466 12
Old Swan168 132,446 122,475 11
Anfield170 112,215 132,338 13
Fazakerley127 191,960 152,009 14
Knotty Ash150 152,188 141,791 15
St Michael's153 141,604 191,624 19
Warbreck140 171,772 161,764 16
Clubmoor141 161,715 181,620 20
Belle Vale135 181,747 171,689 17
Yew Tree123 201,590 201,671 18
West Derby107 211,389 211,378 21
Greenbank106 221,013 241,287 22
Croxteth97 231,067 221,171 24
Allerton and Hunts Cross75 251,046 231,178 23
Cressington83 24893 251,049 25
Wavertree70 26807 271,007 26
Childwall62 27849 26882 28
Church59 29762 28909 27
Mossley Hill61 28632 30744 30
Woolton53 30746 29830 29

Princes Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 98.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202597
June 202594
May 2025124
April 202584
March 202597
February 202599
January 2025106
December 202490
November 202490
October 202497
September 2024103
August 2024101

A total of 292 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202529
May 202519
April 202534
March 202533
February 202520
January 202524
December 202412
November 202416
October 202427
September 202428
August 202426

A total of 284 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

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

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20259
April 20252
March 20259
February 20257
January 20258
December 202411
November 20247
October 20249
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 242 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202529
May 202520
April 202516
March 202521
February 202520
January 202526
December 202419
November 202412
October 202422
September 202413
August 202422

A total of 300 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202541
May 202528
April 202520
March 202524
February 202520
January 202526
December 202420
November 202440
October 202429
September 202412
August 202419

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 109 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202512
May 202520
April 20258
March 20259
February 202510
January 20255
December 20248
November 20248
October 202410
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 166 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202513
May 202514
April 202512
March 202517
February 202510
January 202512
December 202419
November 202415
October 202414
September 202411
August 202415

A total of 130 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202520
May 202514
April 202512
March 202515
February 202511
January 20257
December 20242
November 20247
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20257
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20247
August 20246

High Crime Locations Princes Park in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting14
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting9
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Seacole Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Maley Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Birt Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Theft from the person1
6. Back Egerton Street South (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
8. Loudon Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
9. Upper Duke Street (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chatham Street (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1

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