Crime Rate in Yew Tree: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Yew Tree

The total recorded crimes in Yew Tree, Liverpool, UK in May 2025 are around 110 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Yew Tree crime rate of 2.63 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 Yew Tree, encompassing approximately 41,830 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (-34.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Yew Tree Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fur Close with total crimes: 9
  • Maidford Road with total crimes: 5
  • Deysbrook Lane with total crimes: 5

How safe is Yew Tree?

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

  • Relative to Liverpool:

    • In 2024, Yew Tree demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Liverpool average, with 1590 crimes compared to 3079.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Yew Tree recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

    • In 2023, Yew Tree had fewer crimes than the Liverpool average, with 1,671 crimes compared to 2,922. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Yew Tree recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Yew Tree Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Yew Tree has recorded 110 crimes with crime rate of 2.63 ranking 21th out of 29 in the Liverpool, UK

In 2024, the total Yew Tree crimes were 1,590. The crime rate of Yew Tree in 2024 was 38.01 (year) or 3.17 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Liverpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Yew Tree were around 1,671 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.95 (year) or 3.33 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Liverpool.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Yew Tree)CrimesRank (Yew Tree)CrimesRank (Yew Tree)
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
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
Woolton63 29746 29830 29

Yew Tree Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (63 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (134 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 202446
May 20241

A total of 701 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202563
March 202534
February 202544
January 202541
December 202447
November 202443
October 202438
September 202456
August 202436
July 202463
June 2024134
May 202457

A total of 50 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20257
December 20243
November 20247
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20257
February 20254
January 20255
December 20248
November 20248
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245
July 20248
June 202428
May 20249

A total of 177 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202523
March 202518
February 20256
January 20253
December 20248
November 202412
October 202414
September 202412
August 202415
July 202418
June 202420
May 202413

A total of 154 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202521
March 202515
February 202510
January 202517
December 20247
November 202411
October 202422
September 20246
August 20247
July 202413
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 152 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 202512
February 202510
January 202516
December 20247
November 20244
October 20247
September 202423
August 20246
July 202422
June 202420
May 20247

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
February 20257
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20249
September 20248
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20249
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 202411
July 20249
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Yew Tree in May 2025

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

1. Fur Close (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs3
2. Maidford Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
3. Deysbrook Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting1
4. Croxdale Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Colwell Close (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Maidstone Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Serin Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cabes Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
9. Altfield Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Altfinch Close (Map)
Total3
Other crime3

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