Crime Rate in Speke-Garston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Speke-Garston

The total recorded crimes in Speke-Garston, Liverpool, UK in March 2025 are around 294 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Speke-Garston crime rate of 6.71 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (107) incidents (28.92% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-2.94% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (32) incidents (14.29% increase)
Speke-Garston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Speke Road with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Airport/Airfield with total crimes: 12

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Speke-Garston has recorded 294 crimes with crime rate of 6.71 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Liverpool)CrimesRank (Liverpool)CrimesRank (Liverpool)
Central2,170 127,551 123,878 1
Riverside689 28,060 27,319 2
Kensington and Fairfield316 63,674 54,176 3
Everton463 34,511 33,860 4
Kirkdale331 44,062 43,010 8
County330 53,620 63,401 6
Princes Park261 83,088 83,133 7
Tuebrook and Stoneycroft187 112,528 102,740 9
Picton229 102,765 92,673 10
Norris Green248 92,498 112,466 12
Old Swan182 122,446 122,475 11
Anfield173 132,215 132,338 13
Fazakerley136 161,960 152,009 14
Knotty Ash148 152,188 141,791 15
Belle Vale149 141,747 171,689 17
Warbreck115 191,772 161,764 16
Clubmoor121 171,715 181,620 20
Yew Tree99 201,590 201,671 18
St Michael's116 181,604 191,624 19
West Derby99 211,389 211,378 21
Greenbank79 241,013 241,287 22
Croxteth76 251,067 221,171 24
Allerton and Hunts Cross86 221,046 231,178 23
Church81 23762 28909 27
Cressington68 26893 251,049 25
Wavertree61 28807 271,007 26
Childwall66 27849 26882 28
Woolton50 29746 29830 29
Mossley Hill35 30632 30744 30

Speke-Garston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (87 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (41 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 528 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

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

A total of 137 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202513
January 202513
December 202411
November 202415
October 20249
September 202413
August 202412
July 202412
June 202416
May 202411
April 20245

A total of 62 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 308 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202527
January 202521
December 202422
November 202411
October 202421
September 202428
August 202426
July 202421
June 202452
May 202433
April 202419

A total of 113 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 1160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 96.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 206 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025107
February 202583
January 202595
December 202481
November 202472
October 202492
September 202480
August 202471
July 202484
June 2024206
May 2024102
April 202487

A total of 259 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202515
January 202515
December 202416
November 202418
October 202417
September 202413
August 202425
July 202419
June 202462
May 202433
April 202412

A total of 371 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 202528
January 202524
December 202429
November 202426
October 202439
September 202419
August 202427
July 202420
June 202474
May 202429
April 202424

A total of 346 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202517
January 202525
December 202435
November 202426
October 202429
September 202447
August 202435
July 202432
June 202436
May 202415
April 202418

A total of 194 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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
April 20241

High Crime Locations Speke-Garston in March 2025

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

1. Speke Road (Map)
Total17
Public order5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Other theft2
Public order1
3. Airport/Airfield (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Other theft2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
6. Clough Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. Dale Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs1
8. Hamlin Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Vulcan Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
10. Woodger Street (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1

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