Crime Rate in Riverside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Riverside

The total recorded crimes in Riverside, Liverpool, UK in February 2026 are around 520 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Riverside crime rate of 2.07 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (179) incidents (-5.29% decrease)
  • Drugs: (84) incidents (-45.81% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (62) incidents (-11.43% decrease)
Riverside Crime Hotspots

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

  • David Lewis Street with total crimes: 31
  • Roe Alley with total crimes: 29
  • Paradise Street with total crimes: 28

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Riverside)CrimesRank (Riverside)CrimesRank (Riverside)
CentralNA NA27,551 123,878 1
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
Princes ParkNA NA3,088 83,133 7
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

Riverside 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 179 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 84 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (189 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (155 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 224 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 134 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (197 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (139 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (194 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (146 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (198 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (139 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (203 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (121 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 707 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.38 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202649
January 202660
December 202572
November 202556
October 202552
September 202568
August 202552
July 202542
June 202543
May 202554
April 202539
March 202569
February 202551

A total of 379 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202628
January 202629
December 202523
November 202525
October 202523
September 202528
August 202529
July 202526
June 202530
May 202543
April 202536
March 202530
February 202529

A total of 677 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 52.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202638
January 202650
December 202558
November 202561
October 202543
September 202555
August 202553
July 202560
June 202547
May 202574
April 202544
March 202545
February 202549

A total of 2534 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 194.92 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 224 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026179
January 2026189
December 2025224
November 2025197
October 2025194
September 2025198
August 2025203
July 2025199
June 2025178
May 2025191
April 2025178
March 2025205
February 2025199

A total of 786 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 60.46 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202662
January 202670
December 202560
November 202563
October 202561
September 202546
August 202580
July 202558
June 202560
May 202555
April 202558
March 202562
February 202551

A total of 636 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202630
January 202640
December 202544
November 202549
October 202567
September 202540
August 202561
July 202570
June 202541
May 202555
April 202547
March 202549
February 202543

A total of 117 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 20266
December 20259
November 20258
October 20257
September 20254
August 20258
July 20258
June 20257
May 202512
April 202512
March 202515
February 20257

A total of 1736 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 133.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202684
January 2026155
December 2025134
November 2025139
October 2025146
September 2025139
August 2025121
July 2025112
June 2025131
May 2025174
April 2025142
March 2025152
February 2025107

A total of 216 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 202617
December 202518
November 202525
October 202525
September 20257
August 202523
July 202526
June 202519
May 202514
April 202512
March 20255
February 202512

A total of 91 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20265
December 202511
November 20259
October 202510
September 20258
August 20256
July 20253
June 20256
May 202512
April 20259
March 20256
February 20253

A total of 254 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.54 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 202630
December 202533
November 202523
October 202533
September 202537
August 202518
July 20253
June 202510
May 202518
April 202527
March 202513
February 20256

A total of 66 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20267
December 20252
November 20257
October 20257
September 20254
August 20256
July 20253
June 20258
May 20258
April 20256
March 20255

A total of 76 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20263
December 202510
November 20256
October 20257
September 20251
August 20254
July 20255
June 20251
May 202510
April 20257
March 20259
February 20257

A total of 216 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 202617
December 202518
November 202523
October 202521
September 202524
August 20259
July 202510
June 20255
May 202538
April 202511
March 202524
February 20258

High Crime Locations Riverside in February 2026

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

1. David Lewis Street (Map)
Total31
Drugs8
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Roe Alley (Map)
Total29
Drugs14
Violence and sexual offences7
Possession of weapons3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Paradise Street (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting17
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
4. A5040 (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting17
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
5. Wood Street (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences13
Other theft3
Theft from the person1
6. Fleet Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences10
Other theft3
Public order2
7. Plaza Boulevard (Map)
Total14
Drugs6
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Nightclub (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order3
Drugs2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
9. College Lane (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting11
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences10
Drugs1
Theft from the person1

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