Crime Rate in Wavertree: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wavertree

The total recorded crimes in Wavertree, Liverpool, UK in July 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wavertree crime rate of 1.72 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-10.34% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Wavertree Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greenside Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Auckland Road with total crimes: 5
  • North Drive with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Wavertree has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 1.72 ranking 26th out of 29 in the Liverpool, UK

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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wavertree)CrimesRank (Wavertree)CrimesRank (Wavertree)
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
St Michael's153 141,604 191,624 19
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
Childwall62 27849 26882 28
Church59 29762 28909 27
Mossley Hill61 28632 30744 30
Woolton53 30746 29830 29

Wavertree 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 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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 323 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202529
May 202524
April 202525
March 202523
February 202527
January 202536
December 202423
November 202425
October 202428
September 202430
August 202427

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 202515
April 20254
March 20256
February 20259
January 20259
December 20245
November 20248
October 20242
September 202412
August 20243

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
April 20251
February 20256
January 20255
December 202422
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20256
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20258
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20257
April 20256
March 20253
February 20256
January 20257
December 20247
November 20249
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202511
May 20257
April 20254
March 20259
February 20259
January 202511
December 202413
November 202410
October 20243
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
March 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
August 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20241

High Crime Locations Wavertree in July 2025

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

1. Greenside Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Auckland Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson1
3. North Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
4. Hills Place (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Shanklin Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
6. Westdale Road (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Epping Grove (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Banstead Grove (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Birch Grove (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Olive Grove (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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