Crime Rate in Speke-Garston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Speke-Garston

The total recorded crimes in Speke-Garston, Liverpool, UK in May 2025 are around 231 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Speke-Garston crime rate of 5.27 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (-34.44% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (43.48% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (31) incidents (-8.82% decrease)
Speke-Garston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Airport/Airfield with total crimes: 15
  • Burnsall Street with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10

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 May 2025 the Speke-Garston has recorded 231 crimes with crime rate of 5.27 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Speke-Garston)CrimesRank (Speke-Garston)CrimesRank (Speke-Garston)
Central2,309 127,551 123,878 1
Riverside758 28,060 27,319 2
Kensington and Fairfield361 43,674 54,176 3
Everton342 54,511 33,860 4
Kirkdale387 34,062 43,010 8
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

Speke-Garston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 81 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (92 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (60 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (80 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (51 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (71 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 84 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 50 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (206 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (74 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (102 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 209 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202518
March 202522
February 202514
January 20258
December 202415
November 202410
October 20247
September 202416
August 202417
July 202423
June 202426
May 202418

A total of 412 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202534
March 202532
February 202528
January 202524
December 202429
November 202426
October 202439
September 202419
August 202427
July 202420
June 202474
May 202429

A total of 147 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20257
February 202513
January 202513
December 202411
November 202415
October 20249
September 202413
August 202412
July 202412
June 202416
May 202411

A total of 347 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202531
March 202527
February 202527
January 202521
December 202422
November 202411
October 202421
September 202428
August 202426
July 202421
June 202452
May 202433

A total of 1222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 94.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 206 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202559
April 202590
March 2025107
February 202583
January 202595
December 202481
November 202472
October 202492
September 202480
August 202471
July 202484
June 2024206
May 2024102

A total of 543 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202523
March 202533
February 202534
January 202541
December 202433
November 202436
October 202460
September 202451
August 202436
July 202450
June 202472
May 202441

A total of 116 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 202511
February 202513
January 20254
December 202410
November 20248
October 20245
September 20247
August 202412
July 20249
June 202420
May 20247

A total of 376 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202519
March 202531
February 202517
January 202525
December 202435
November 202426
October 202429
September 202447
August 202435
July 202432
June 202436
May 202415

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 64 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20256
February 20257
January 20257
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 268 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20258
March 202514
February 202515
January 202515
December 202416
November 202418
October 202417
September 202413
August 202425
July 202419
June 202462
May 202433

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Speke-Garston in May 2025

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

1. Airport/Airfield (Map)
Total15
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft4
Shoplifting4
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Burnsall Street (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting10
Other theft2
Robbery1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
5. Speke Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
7. Chesterton Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Bravery Court (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
9. Welton Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
10. Bramhall Close (Map)
Total5
Public order4
Other theft1

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