Crime Rate in Woolton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woolton

The total recorded crimes in Woolton, Liverpool, UK in May 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woolton crime rate of 2.08 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 Woolton, encompassing approximately 30,324 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Woolton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Mill Street with total crimes: 5
  • Ribble Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Woolton?

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

  • Relative to Liverpool:

    • In 2024, Woolton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Liverpool average, with 746 crimes compared to 3079.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Woolton recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

    • In 2023, Woolton had fewer crimes than the Liverpool average, with 830 crimes compared to 2,922. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Woolton recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Woolton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Woolton has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 2.08 ranking 29th out of 29 in the Liverpool, UK

In 2024, the total Woolton crimes were 746. The crime rate of Woolton in 2024 was 24.60 (year) or 2.05 (month) ranking it 29 dangerous area in the Liverpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Woolton were around 830 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.37 (year) or 2.28 (month) ranking 29 most dangerous area in the Liverpool.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woolton)CrimesRank (Woolton)CrimesRank (Woolton)
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
Wavertree66 28807 271,007 26
Childwall75 26849 26882 28
Church62 30762 28909 27

Woolton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 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 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (25 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 165 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202516
March 20258
February 20258
January 20253
December 202410
November 202425
October 202415
September 202412
August 20249
July 20247
June 202416
May 202415

A total of 293 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202516
March 202521
February 202518
January 202519
December 202430
November 202424
October 202420
September 202415
August 202436
July 202420
June 202432
May 202422

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20247
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20247
September 20246
July 20245
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20248
November 202414
October 202413
September 20249
August 20245
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20258
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 202411

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202510
March 20254
February 20254
January 20259
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
May 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
October 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
May 20242

High Crime Locations Woolton in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Mill Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Ribble Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Mason Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Killester Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Nook (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. Quarry Street South (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Deerbourne Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1

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