Crime Rate in Yew Tree: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Yew Tree

The total recorded crimes in Yew Tree, Liverpool, UK in July 2025 are around 123 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Yew Tree crime rate of 2.94 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (71) incidents (22.41% increase)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (157.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
Yew Tree Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colwell Close with total crimes: 9
  • Finch Road with total crimes: 7
  • Cabes Close with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Yew Tree has recorded 123 crimes with crime rate of 2.94 ranking 20th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Yew Tree)CrimesRank (Yew Tree)CrimesRank (Yew Tree)
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
West Derby107 211,389 211,378 21
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

Yew Tree 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 71 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 576 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202571
June 202558
May 202545
April 202563
March 202534
February 202544
January 202541
December 202447
November 202443
October 202438
September 202456
August 202436

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20252
May 202515
April 202521
March 202515
February 202510
January 202517
December 20247
November 202411
October 202422
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 138 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

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

A total of 128 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20257
May 20258
April 202510
March 202512
February 202510
January 202516
December 20247
November 20244
October 20247
September 202423
August 20246

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20256
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20257
December 20243
November 20247
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
February 20257
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20249
September 20248
August 20241

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 20258
April 20254
March 20257
February 20254
January 20255
December 20248
November 20248
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Yew Tree in July 2025

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

1. Colwell Close (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
2. Finch Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Other crime1
Other theft1
3. Cabes Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Feltwood Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Baron'S Hey (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Woodford Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Croxdale Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Princess Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
9. Deysbrook Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Kettering Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1

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