Crime Rate in Speke-Garston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Speke-Garston

The total recorded crimes in Speke-Garston, Liverpool, UK in July 2025 are around 321 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Speke-Garston crime rate of 7.32 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (112) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (-4.44% decrease)
  • Public order: (43) incidents (19.44% increase)
Speke-Garston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Welton Green with total crimes: 12
  • Burnsall Street with total crimes: 9
  • Speke Road 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 July 2025 the Speke-Garston has recorded 321 crimes with crime rate of 7.32 ranking 5th out of 29 in the Liverpool, UK

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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Speke-Garston)CrimesRank (Speke-Garston)CrimesRank (Speke-Garston)
Central2,122 127,551 123,878 1
Riverside625 28,060 27,319 2
Kensington and Fairfield322 43,674 54,176 3
Everton348 34,511 33,860 4
Kirkdale312 74,062 43,010 8
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

Speke-Garston 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 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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (95 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 252 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202545
May 202533
April 202523
March 202533
February 202534
January 202541

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20255
April 20255
March 202511
February 202513
January 20254

A total of 212 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 30.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202536
May 202527
April 202531
March 202527
February 202527
January 202521

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20254
May 20259
April 20256
March 20257
February 202513
January 202513

A total of 651 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 93.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025112
June 2025105
May 202559
April 202590
March 2025107
February 202583
January 202595

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202513
May 202513
April 20258
March 202514
February 202515
January 202515

A total of 215 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 30.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202526
May 202531
April 202534
March 202532
February 202528
January 202524

A total of 115 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202519
May 202515
April 202518
March 202522
February 202514
January 20258

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 162 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202517
May 202529
April 202519
March 202531
February 202517
January 202525

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20254
April 20252
March 20256
February 20257
January 20257

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
February 20251
January 20252

High Crime Locations Speke-Garston in July 2025

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

1. Welton Green (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Burnsall Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Speke Road (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Eastern Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Bognor Close (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Other theft2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
7. Elloway Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Sutton Wood Road (Map)
Total7
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Airport/Airfield (Map)
Total7
Possession of weapons2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bravery Court (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1

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