Crime Rate in West Derby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Derby

The total recorded crimes in West Derby, Liverpool, UK in July 2025 are around 107 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Derby crime rate of 2.49 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 West Derby, encompassing approximately 43,053 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-28.81% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
West Derby Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Derby Village with total crimes: 7
  • Agincourt Road with total crimes: 6
  • Minver Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is West Derby?

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

  • Relative to Liverpool:

    • In 2024, West Derby demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Liverpool average, with 1389 crimes compared to 3079.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, West Derby recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

    • In 2023, West Derby had fewer crimes than the Liverpool average, with 1,378 crimes compared to 2,922. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, West Derby recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

West Derby Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the West Derby has recorded 107 crimes with crime rate of 2.49 ranking 21th out of 29 in the Liverpool, UK

In 2024, the total West Derby crimes were 1,389. The crime rate of West Derby in 2024 was 32.26 (year) or 2.69 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Liverpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Derby were around 1,378 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.01 (year) or 2.67 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Liverpool.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Derby)CrimesRank (West Derby)CrimesRank (West Derby)
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
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
Wavertree70 26807 271,007 26
Childwall62 27849 26882 28
Church59 29762 28909 27
Mossley Hill61 28632 30744 30
Woolton53 30746 29830 29

West Derby 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 42 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20257
May 202515
April 202512
March 202515
February 20258
January 20255
December 20248
November 202412
October 202415
September 202413
August 202413

A total of 462 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202559
May 202552
April 202537
March 202534
February 202530
January 202531
December 202433
November 202430
October 202447
September 202441
August 202426

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 164 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 202514
April 202511
March 20258
February 202514
January 20253
December 20248
November 202415
October 202435
September 202432
August 20247

A total of 131 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 202511
April 20258
March 20256
February 20255
January 20258
December 20244
November 202421
October 202434
September 202413
August 20248

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202513
May 202510
April 20254
March 20258
February 20259
January 20255
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20252
April 20257
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20256
April 20255
March 202512
February 20257
January 20251
December 20247
November 20249
October 202410
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20257
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20247
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251

High Crime Locations West Derby in July 2025

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

1. West Derby Village (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Agincourt Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Minver Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Chillerton Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
5. Ashwater Road (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Queenscourt Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Martlett Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
8. Melwood Drive (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
9. Sheldon Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Flint Drive (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Vehicle crime1

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