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 May 2025 are around 142 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Michael's crime rate of 0.62 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (51.72% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
St Michael's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 23
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Marmion Road with total crimes: 9

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 May 2025 the St Michael's has recorded 142 crimes with crime rate of 0.62 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Michael's)CrimesRank (St Michael's)CrimesRank (St Michael's)
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
Speke-Garston231 93,580 73,580 5
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
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

St Michael's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (120 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 165 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202516
March 20256
February 20257
January 202513
December 202414
November 202415
October 20243
September 202413
August 202411
July 20247
June 202428
May 202415

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 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
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 86 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20259
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20247
October 20247
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 162 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202513
March 202515
February 202514
January 202510
December 20249
November 20249
October 20248
September 20244
August 20249
July 202417
June 202432
May 202411

A total of 176 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202513
March 202520
February 20258
January 202511
December 20248
November 202410
October 20245
September 202413
August 20246
July 202413
June 202440
May 202414

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 600 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202529
March 202537
February 202533
January 202532
December 202441
November 202443
October 202440
September 202446
August 202431
July 202452
June 2024120
May 202452

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 202410

A total of 132 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20256
February 20256
January 20258
December 20247
November 202411
October 202410
September 202412
August 202411
July 202411
June 202418
May 202419

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20256
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20246
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 160 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20257
March 202515
February 202513
January 202510
December 202412
November 202411
October 202415
September 202419
August 20248
July 20246
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

High Crime Locations St Michael's in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1
Theft from the person1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting10
Other theft2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Marmion Road (Map)
Total9
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Public order1
4. Jericho Lane (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft2
Drugs1
Other theft1
5. Thirlstane Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
6. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mannering Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
8. Hesketh Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Normanton Avenue (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Elsmere Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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