Crime Rate in Riverside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Riverside

The total recorded crimes in Riverside, Liverpool, UK in March 2025 are around 689 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Riverside crime rate of 2.74 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (205) incidents (3.02% increase)
  • Drugs: (152) incidents (42.06% increase)
  • Other theft: (69) incidents (35.29% increase)
Riverside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Roe Alley with total crimes: 41
  • Fleet Street with total crimes: 40
  • David Lewis Street with total crimes: 32

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Riverside has recorded 689 crimes with crime rate of 0.94 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Liverpool)CrimesRank (Liverpool)CrimesRank (Liverpool)
Central2,170 127,551 123,878 1
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
Princes Park261 83,088 83,133 7
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

Riverside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (171 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (83 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (163 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (122 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 175 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 95 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (356 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (188 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (198 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (88 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (190 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (83 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 475 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202529
January 202528
December 202429
November 202431
October 202425
September 202436
August 202444
July 202434
June 202490
May 202454
April 202445

A total of 111 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20257
January 20258
December 20249
November 202411
October 20246
September 202411
August 20246
July 20247
June 202418
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 787 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202549
February 202543
January 202554
December 202440
November 202461
October 202472
September 202441
August 202449
July 202459
June 2024172
May 202467
April 202480

A total of 1320 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 110.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 188 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025152
February 2025107
January 202588
December 2024109
November 2024115
October 2024104
September 202483
August 2024122
July 202495
June 2024188
May 202474
April 202483

A total of 640 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202549
January 202537
December 202449
November 202446
October 202459
September 202455
August 202449
July 202471
June 202486
May 202445
April 202449

A total of 2408 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 200.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 356 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025205
February 2025199
January 2025164
December 2024181
November 2024211
October 2024195
September 2024171
August 2024163
July 2024175
June 2024356
May 2024198
April 2024190

A total of 142 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20256
January 20258
December 202411
November 20247
October 20246
September 202417
August 20247
July 202411
June 202430
May 202416
April 202410

A total of 660 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202569
February 202551
January 202540
December 202460
November 202444
October 202440
September 202460
August 202439
July 202462
June 202488
May 202451
April 202456

A total of 162 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202512
January 202516
December 20247
November 202411
October 20248
September 202421
August 202419
July 202415
June 202424
May 202415
April 20249

A total of 74 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20257
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20248
September 20247
August 20246
July 20247
June 202410
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 287 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 20258
January 202511
December 202417
November 202439
October 202422
September 202433
August 202419
July 202422
June 202428
May 202425
April 202439

A total of 863 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202562
February 202551
January 202555
December 202440
November 202454
October 202448
September 202473
August 202477
July 202495
June 2024162
May 202488
April 202458

A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 20246
May 202412
April 20243

A total of 74 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20257
December 202411
November 202411
October 20249
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20247

High Crime Locations Riverside in March 2025

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

1. Roe Alley (Map)
Total41
Drugs17
Violence and sexual offences15
Other theft3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
2. Fleet Street (Map)
Total40
Theft from the person13
Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft10
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
3. David Lewis Street (Map)
Total32
Drugs15
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
4. A5040 (Map)
Total32
Shoplifting21
Public order4
Drugs3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Paradise Street (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting13
Drugs5
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Lawton Street (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences8
Drugs3
Other theft3
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Nightclub (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
8. Horsfall Street (Map)
Total18
Drugs6
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime3
9. Wood Street (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences10
Drugs2
Robbery2
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Nightclub (Map)
Total15
Drugs8
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3

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