Crime Rate in Speke-Garston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Speke-Garston

The total recorded crimes in Speke-Garston, Liverpool, UK in February 2026 are around 243 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Speke-Garston crime rate of 5.54 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 Speke-Garston, encompassing approximately 43,839 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (96) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (31) incidents (-26.19% decrease)
Speke-Garston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Speke Road with total crimes: 17
  • Clough Road with total crimes: 14
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8

How safe is Speke-Garston?

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

  • Relative to Liverpool:

    • In 2024, Speke-Garston reported a higher crime volume than the Liverpool average, with 3,580 crimes compared to 3,079. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Speke-Garston witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

    • In 2023, Speke-Garston experienced a greater number of crimes than the Liverpool average, with 3,580 crimes compared to 2,922. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Speke-Garston witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Speke-Garston Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Speke-Garston crimes were 3,580. The crime rate of Speke-Garston in 2024 was 81.66 (year) or 6.81 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Liverpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Speke-Garston were around 3,580 crimes with yearly crime rate of 81.66 (year) or 6.81 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Liverpool.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Speke-Garston)CrimesRank (Speke-Garston)CrimesRank (Speke-Garston)
CentralNA NA27,551 123,878 1
RiversideNA NA8,060 27,319 2
Kensington and FairfieldNA NA3,674 54,176 3
EvertonNA NA4,511 33,860 4
KirkdaleNA NA4,062 43,010 8
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

Speke-Garston 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 96 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (90 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 84 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (91 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (101 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (46 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (110 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (47 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (102 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (57 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 112 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 43 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (105 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (45 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (90 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (34 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (107 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 83 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 440 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.85 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202631
January 202642
December 202535
November 202522
October 202546
September 202538
August 202535
July 202540
June 202526
May 202531
April 202534
March 202532
February 202528

A total of 1230 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 94.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202696
January 202690
December 202584
November 202591
October 2025101
September 2025110
August 2025102
July 2025112
June 2025105
May 202559
April 202590
March 2025107
February 202583

A total of 472 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.31 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202625
January 202641
December 202525
November 202536
October 202530
September 202547
August 202557
July 202543
June 202545
May 202533
April 202523
March 202533
February 202534

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20263
December 20252
November 20259
October 202510
September 20254
August 20259
July 20255
June 20255
May 20255
April 20255
March 202511
February 202513

A total of 179 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.77 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 202616
December 202513
November 202524
October 202513
September 202514
August 202513
July 202512
June 202513
May 202513
April 20258
March 202514
February 202515

A total of 354 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.23 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202616
January 202626
December 202513
November 202531
October 202524
September 202525
August 202528
July 202543
June 202536
May 202527
April 202531
March 202527
February 202527

A total of 347 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.69 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202632
January 202630
December 202523
November 202532
October 202539
September 202527
August 202527
July 202524
June 202517
May 202529
April 202519
March 202531
February 202517

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20252
October 20253
September 20252
August 20251
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 110 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20266
December 202511
November 20259
October 202511
September 20254
August 202510
July 202510
June 20254
May 20259
April 20256
March 20257
February 202513

A total of 219 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.85 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 202617
December 20259
November 202518
October 202525
September 202514
August 202521
July 202519
June 202519
May 202515
April 202518
March 202522
February 202514

A total of 75 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20267
December 20255
November 20258
October 20256
September 20259
August 20256
July 20255
June 20256
May 20254
April 20252
March 20256
February 20257

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20251
November 20253
October 20252
September 20252
August 20253
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
February 20251

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20253
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251

High Crime Locations Speke-Garston in February 2026

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

1. Speke Road (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
2. Clough Road (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting7
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
4. Bravery Court (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Burnage Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime2
6. Alwain Green (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
7. Woodger Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hamlin Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Island Place (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Penketh Drive (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1

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