Crime Rate in Riverside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Riverside

The total recorded crimes in Riverside, Liverpool, UK in July 2025 are around 625 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Riverside crime rate of 2.49 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 Riverside, encompassing approximately 251,494 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (199) incidents (11.80% increase)
  • Drugs: (112) incidents (-14.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (70) incidents (70.73% increase)
Riverside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Paradise Street with total crimes: 42
  • Roe Alley with total crimes: 27
  • A5040 with total crimes: 19

How safe is Riverside?

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

  • Relative to Liverpool:

    • In 2024, Riverside reported a higher crime volume than the Liverpool average, with 8,060 crimes compared to 3,079. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Riverside witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

    • In 2023, Riverside experienced a greater number of crimes than the Liverpool average, with 7,319 crimes compared to 2,922. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Riverside witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Riverside Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Riverside has recorded 625 crimes with crime rate of 0.13 ranking 2th out of 29 in the Liverpool, UK

In 2024, the total Riverside crimes were 8,060. The crime rate of Riverside in 2024 was 32.05 (year) or 2.67 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Liverpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Riverside were around 7,319 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.10 (year) or 2.43 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Liverpool.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Riverside)CrimesRank (Riverside)CrimesRank (Riverside)
Central2,122 127,551 123,878 1
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
Princes Park259 83,088 83,133 7
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

Riverside 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 199 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 112 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (178 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (131 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (191 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (174 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (178 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (142 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (205 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (152 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 199 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 107 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (164 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (88 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 181 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 109 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (211 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (115 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (195 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (104 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1901 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 190.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 211 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025199
June 2025178
May 2025191
April 2025178
March 2025205
February 2025199
January 2025164
December 2024181
November 2024211
October 2024195

A total of 510 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 51.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202560
June 202547
May 202574
April 202544
March 202545
February 202549
January 202537
December 202449
November 202446
October 202459

A total of 1234 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 123.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025112
June 2025131
May 2025174
April 2025142
March 2025152
February 2025107
January 202588
December 2024109
November 2024115
October 2024104

A total of 532 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 53.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202570
June 202541
May 202555
April 202547
March 202549
February 202543
January 202554
December 202440
November 202461
October 202472

A total of 482 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202543
May 202554
April 202539
March 202569
February 202551
January 202540
December 202460
November 202444
October 202440

A total of 130 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202519
May 202514
April 202512
March 20255
February 202512
January 202516
December 20247
November 202411
October 20248

A total of 307 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202530
May 202543
April 202536
March 202530
February 202529
January 202528
December 202429
November 202431
October 202425

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 20258
April 20256
March 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246

A total of 95 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 202512
April 202512
March 202515
February 20257
January 20258
December 20249
November 202411
October 20246

A total of 58 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 202510
April 20257
March 20259
February 20257
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20248

A total of 185 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 202538
April 202511
March 202524
February 20258
January 202511
December 202417
November 202439
October 202422

A total of 109 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202510
May 202518
April 202527
March 202513
February 20256
January 20258
December 202411
November 20247
October 20246

A total of 77 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 202512
April 20259
March 20256
February 20253
January 20257
December 202411
November 202411
October 20249

A total of 541 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 54.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202558
June 202560
May 202555
April 202558
March 202562
February 202551
January 202555
December 202440
November 202454
October 202448

High Crime Locations Riverside in July 2025

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

1. Paradise Street (Map)
Total42
Shoplifting21
Violence and sexual offences8
Drugs7
Other theft2
Public order2
Burglary1
Other crime1
2. Roe Alley (Map)
Total27
Drugs9
Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
3. A5040 (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting10
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
4. Mariners Wharf (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Fleet Street (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft5
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
7. College Lane (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting8
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
8. David Lewis Street (Map)
Total14
Drugs8
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Drugs10
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary2
Possession of weapons2
Theft from the person2

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