Crime Rate in Wavertree: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wavertree

The total recorded crimes in Wavertree, Liverpool, UK in May 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wavertree crime rate of 1.62 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 Wavertree, encompassing approximately 40,756 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-4.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (275.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Wavertree Crime Hotspots

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

  • Auckland Road with total crimes: 6
  • Victoria Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Northway 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 May 2025 the Wavertree has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 1.62 ranking 28th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wavertree)CrimesRank (Wavertree)CrimesRank (Wavertree)
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
St Michael's142 141,604 191,624 19
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
Childwall75 26849 26882 28
Church62 30762 28909 27
Woolton63 29746 29830 29

Wavertree Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20253
February 20256
January 20257
December 20247
November 20249
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 107 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20254
March 20256
February 20259
January 20259
December 20245
November 20248
October 20242
September 202412
August 20243
July 202412
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 375 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202525
March 202523
February 202527
January 202536
December 202423
November 202425
October 202428
September 202430
August 202427
July 202431
June 202442
May 202434

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
June 20242

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20259
February 20259
January 202511
December 202413
November 202410
October 20243
September 20245
August 20247
July 20246
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
July 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Wavertree in May 2025

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

1. Auckland Road (Map)
Total6
Public order4
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Victoria Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Northway (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Banstead Grove (Map)
Total2
Public order2
5. Tulip Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Childwall Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Charnley Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order2
8. Eastdale Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
9. B5179 (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Grove Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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