Crime Rate in West Derby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Derby

The total recorded crimes in West Derby, Liverpool, UK in February 2026 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Derby crime rate of 1.49 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-35.14% decrease)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
West Derby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Agincourt Road with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Martlett Road with total crimes: 3

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (West Derby)CrimesRank (West Derby)CrimesRank (West Derby)
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
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

West Derby 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 24 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20269
December 20255
November 20257
October 202518
September 202514
August 202512
July 202510
June 20257
May 202514
April 202511
March 20258
February 202514

A total of 109 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20264
December 20256
November 202515
October 202516
September 202515
August 20255
July 20258
June 20255
May 202511
April 20258
March 20256
February 20255

A total of 87 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20265
December 20254
November 20258
October 20255
September 20255
August 20256
July 20256
June 202513
May 202510
April 20254
March 20258
February 20259

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20253
November 20253
October 20254
September 20255
August 20259
July 20255
June 20256
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20259
November 20253
October 20256
September 20254
August 20255
July 202513
June 20257
May 202515
April 202512
March 202515
February 20258

A total of 495 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202624
January 202637
December 202525
November 202529
October 202540
September 202547
August 202539
July 202542
June 202559
May 202552
April 202537
March 202534
February 202530

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
October 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
December 20255
November 20253
October 20257
September 20254
August 20255
July 20256
June 20258
May 20256
April 20255
March 202512
February 20257

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
September 20257
August 20253
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20257
March 20256
February 20253

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20257
August 20253
July 20251
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20252
August 20252
July 20256
June 20252
May 20252
April 20257
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20252
September 20252
August 20252
July 20254
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
July 20251
May 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations West Derby in February 2026

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

1. Agincourt Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Martlett Road (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft3
4. West Derby Village (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Furness Avenue (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
6. Fordlea Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Hewitson Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Alfriston Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
9. Casbah Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Kelburn Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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