Crime Rate in Riverside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Riverside

The total recorded crimes in Riverside, Liverpool, UK in May 2025 are around 758 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Riverside crime rate of 3.01 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (191) incidents (7.30% increase)
  • Drugs: (174) incidents (22.54% increase)
  • Public order: (74) incidents (68.18% increase)
Riverside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Paradise Street with total crimes: 40
  • Roe Alley with total crimes: 38
  • Fleet Street with total crimes: 33

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 May 2025 the Riverside has recorded 758 crimes with crime rate of 3.01 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Riverside)CrimesRank (Riverside)CrimesRank (Riverside)
Central2,309 127,551 123,878 1
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
Princes Park287 63,088 83,133 7
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

Riverside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243

A total of 1291 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 117.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025174
April 2025142
March 2025152
February 2025107
January 202588
December 2024109
November 2024115
October 2024104
September 202483
August 2024122
July 202495

A total of 570 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202547
March 202549
February 202543
January 202554
December 202440
November 202461
October 202472
September 202441
August 202449
July 202459

A total of 2033 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 184.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 211 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025191
April 2025178
March 2025205
February 2025199
January 2025164
December 2024181
November 2024211
October 2024195
September 2024171
August 2024163
July 2024175

A total of 365 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202536
March 202530
February 202529
January 202528
December 202429
November 202431
October 202425
September 202436
August 202444
July 202434

A total of 104 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 202515
February 20257
January 20258
December 20249
November 202411
October 20246
September 202411
August 20246
July 20247

A total of 578 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202574
April 202544
March 202545
February 202549
January 202537
December 202449
November 202446
October 202459
September 202455
August 202449
July 202471

A total of 76 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20259
March 20256
February 20253
January 20257
December 202411
November 202411
October 20249
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244

A total of 558 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202539
March 202569
February 202551
January 202540
December 202460
November 202444
October 202440
September 202460
August 202439
July 202462

A total of 140 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202512
March 20255
February 202512
January 202516
December 20247
November 202411
October 20248
September 202421
August 202419
July 202415

A total of 244 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202511
March 202524
February 20258
January 202511
December 202417
November 202439
October 202422
September 202433
August 202419
July 202422

A total of 131 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202527
March 202513
February 20256
January 20258
December 202411
November 20247
October 20246
September 202417
August 20247
July 202411

A total of 72 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20259
February 20257
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20248
September 20247
August 20246
July 20247

A total of 668 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 60.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202558
March 202562
February 202551
January 202555
December 202440
November 202454
October 202448
September 202473
August 202477
July 202495

High Crime Locations Riverside in May 2025

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

1. Paradise Street (Map)
Total40
Shoplifting14
Drugs13
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Roe Alley (Map)
Total38
Drugs19
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
3. Fleet Street (Map)
Total33
Violence and sexual offences10
Drugs7
Other theft6
Theft from the person5
Other crime2
Public order2
Robbery1
4. David Lewis Street (Map)
Total28
Drugs16
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
5. A5040 (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting22
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
6. Wood Street (Map)
Total26
Theft from the person10
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft5
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
7. Lawton Street (Map)
Total20
Drugs6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total20
Drugs11
Public order3
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
9. Nightclub (Map)
Total16
Other theft4
Theft from the person4
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons2
Burglary1
Public order1
10. College Lane (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Public order2
Other theft1

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