Crime Rate in Wavertree: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wavertree

The total recorded crimes in Wavertree, Liverpool, UK in February 2026 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wavertree crime rate of 1.45 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 Wavertree, encompassing approximately 40,756 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Wavertree Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wellstead Road with total crimes: 5
  • Auckland Road with total crimes: 5
  • Olive Vale with total crimes: 3

How safe is Wavertree?

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

  • Relative to Liverpool:

    • In 2024, Wavertree demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Liverpool average, with 807 crimes compared to 3079.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wavertree recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

    • In 2023, Wavertree had fewer crimes than the Liverpool average, with 1,007 crimes compared to 2,922. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wavertree recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Liverpool, Wavertree has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Wavertree Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Wavertree crimes were 807. The crime rate of Wavertree in 2024 was 19.80 (year) or 1.65 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the Liverpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wavertree were around 1,007 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.71 (year) or 2.06 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the Liverpool.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Wavertree)CrimesRank (Wavertree)CrimesRank (Wavertree)
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
St Michael'sNA NA1,604 191,624 19
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
ChildwallNA NA849 26882 28
ChurchNA NA762 28909 27
WooltonNA NA746 29830 29
Mossley HillNA NA632 30744 30

Wavertree 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 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20264
December 20254
November 20255
October 20252
August 20253
July 20254
May 20251
April 20251
February 20256

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20267
December 20254
November 20252
October 20258
September 20255
August 202512
July 202510
June 20255
May 202515
April 20254
March 20256
February 20259

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20264
December 20252
November 20256
October 20255
September 20252
August 20256
July 20256
June 20252
May 20257
April 20256
March 20253
February 20256

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20264
December 20258
November 20254
October 20254
September 20256
August 20256
July 20255
June 202511
May 20257
April 20254
March 20259
February 20259

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20267
December 20256
November 20252
October 20251
September 20256
August 20252
July 20251
June 20258
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 349 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.85 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202621
January 202622
December 202542
November 202518
October 202533
September 202530
August 202529
July 202526
June 202529
May 202524
April 202525
March 202523
February 202527

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
October 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20253

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20264
December 202510
November 20257
October 20258
September 20256
August 20254
July 20255
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20264
December 202511
November 20258
October 20253
September 20251
August 20251
July 20255
June 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20253
March 20254

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20259
October 20252
September 20256
August 20251
July 20254
June 20256
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
August 20251
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20252
July 20252
April 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Wavertree in February 2026

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

1. Wellstead Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Auckland Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Olive Vale (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Burglary1
4. Grange Terrace (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Northway (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Southdale Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Victoria Court (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Smithystone Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Rose Villas (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Carno Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.