Crime Rate in St Michael's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Michael's

The total recorded crimes in St Michael's, Liverpool, UK in July 2025 are around 153 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Michael's crime rate of 0.67 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 St Michael's, encompassing approximately 228,068 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (65) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (122.22% increase)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (111.11% increase)
St Michael's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Hindlip Street with total crimes: 10
  • Livingston Avenue with total crimes: 8

How safe is St Michael's?

To understand the safety of St Michael's, we need to analyze St Michael's crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Liverpool:

    • In 2024, St Michael's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Liverpool average, with 1604 crimes compared to 3079.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St Michael's recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

    • In 2023, St Michael's had fewer crimes than the Liverpool average, with 1,624 crimes compared to 2,922. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St Michael's recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Liverpool, St Michael's has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

St Michael's Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St Michael's has recorded 153 crimes with crime rate of 0.13 ranking 14th out of 29 in the Liverpool, UK

In 2024, the total St Michael's crimes were 1,604. The crime rate of St Michael's in 2024 was 38.73 (year) or 3.23 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Liverpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Michael's were around 1,624 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.14 (year) or 2.59 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Liverpool.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Michael's)CrimesRank (St Michael's)CrimesRank (St Michael's)
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
Speke-Garston321 53,580 73,580 5
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
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

St Michael's 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 65 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
August 20243

A total of 125 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202514
May 202511
April 202513
March 202515
February 202514
January 202510
December 20249
November 20249
October 20248
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 480 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202565
June 202539
May 202544
April 202529
March 202537
February 202533
January 202532
December 202441
November 202443
October 202440
September 202446
August 202431

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 202514
April 20259
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20247
October 20247
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 113 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 20259
May 20257
April 20256
March 20256
February 20256
January 20258
December 20247
November 202411
October 202410
September 202412
August 202411

A total of 137 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 20259
May 202515
April 202513
March 202520
February 20258
January 202511
December 20248
November 202410
October 20245
September 202413
August 20246

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202513
May 202517
April 202516
March 20256
February 20257
January 202513
December 202414
November 202415
October 20243
September 202413
August 202411

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 143 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202512
May 202515
April 20257
March 202515
February 202513
January 202510
December 202412
November 202411
October 202415
September 202419
August 20248

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20256
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20246
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20242

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20252
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

High Crime Locations St Michael's in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Michael's postcode area is presented below.

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Hindlip Street (Map)
Total10
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Livingston Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Other theft1
6. Alexandra Park (Map)
Total6
Burglary2
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Sefton Grove (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
8. Jericho Lane (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
9. Thirlstane Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

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