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 February 2026 are around 118 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Michael's crime rate of 0.52 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (108.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
St Michael's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Thirlstane Street with total crimes: 14
  • Alexandra Park with total crimes: 5

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (St Michael's)CrimesRank (St Michael's)CrimesRank (St Michael's)
CentralNA NA27,551 123,878 1
RiversideNA NA8,060 27,319 2
Kensington and FairfieldNA NA3,674 54,176 3
EvertonNA NA4,511 33,860 4
KirkdaleNA NA4,062 43,010 8
Speke-GarstonNA NA3,580 73,580 5
CountyNA NA3,620 63,401 6
Princes ParkNA NA3,088 83,133 7
Tuebrook and StoneycroftNA NA2,528 102,740 9
PictonNA NA2,765 92,673 10
Old SwanNA NA2,446 122,475 11
Norris GreenNA NA2,498 112,466 12
AnfieldNA NA2,215 132,338 13
FazakerleyNA NA1,960 152,009 14
Knotty AshNA NA2,188 141,791 15
WarbreckNA NA1,772 161,764 16
Belle ValeNA NA1,747 171,689 17
Yew TreeNA NA1,590 201,671 18
ClubmoorNA NA1,715 181,620 20
West DerbyNA NA1,389 211,378 21
GreenbankNA NA1,013 241,287 22
CroxtethNA NA1,067 221,171 24
Allerton and Hunts CrossNA NA1,046 231,178 23
CressingtonNA NA893 251,049 25
WavertreeNA NA807 271,007 26
ChildwallNA NA849 26882 28
ChurchNA NA762 28909 27
WooltonNA NA746 29830 29
Mossley HillNA NA632 30744 30

St Michael's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 552 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.46 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202640
January 202648
December 202547
November 202539
October 202537
September 202548
August 202546
July 202565
June 202539
May 202544
April 202529
March 202537
February 202533

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 202610
December 20259
November 20256
October 20257
September 20259
August 20256
July 202510
June 202513
May 202517
April 202516
March 20256
February 20257

A total of 170 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202620
January 202621
December 202516
November 202513
October 202521
September 20259
August 202516
July 202520
June 20259
May 20257
April 20256
March 20256
February 20256

A total of 157 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20267
December 20256
November 202513
October 202514
September 20258
August 202516
July 202519
June 20259
May 202515
April 202513
March 202520
February 20258

A total of 84 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 202615
December 20259
November 20252
October 20254
September 20255
July 20258
June 20257
May 202514
April 20259
March 20256
February 20252

A total of 166 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202625
January 202612
December 20257
November 202513
October 202521
September 202516
August 20254
July 20256
June 202512
May 202515
April 20257
March 202515
February 202513

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20253
November 20256
October 20251
September 20259
August 20256
July 20256
June 20252
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20256

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20252
October 20252
September 20254
August 20251
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20263
December 20254
November 20253
October 20251
September 20256
August 20251
July 20255
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20267
December 20255
November 20259
October 20256
September 20258
August 20259
July 20259
June 202514
May 202511
April 202513
March 202515
February 202514

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20253
September 20251
August 20251
June 20253
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
August 20252
May 20255

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20251
August 20251
June 20252
March 20252

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
August 20251
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations St Michael's in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Thirlstane Street (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Alexandra Park (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Ivanhoe Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime1
5. Mannering Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
6. Jericho Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
7. Linhope Way (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
8. Lark Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Linnet Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Livingston Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1

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