Crime Rate in Yew Tree: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Yew Tree

The total recorded crimes in Yew Tree, Liverpool, UK in February 2026 are around 82 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Yew Tree crime rate of 1.96 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Yew Tree Crime Hotspots

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

  • South Cantril Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Kettering Close with total crimes: 5
  • Princess Drive 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Yew Tree)CrimesRank (Yew Tree)CrimesRank (Yew Tree)
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
ClubmoorNA NA1,715 181,620 20
St Michael'sNA NA1,604 191,624 19
West DerbyNA NA1,389 211,378 21
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

Yew Tree 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 42 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (79 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (60 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20262
December 20258
November 202519
October 202517
September 20259
August 202510
July 20256
June 20256
May 202515
April 202523
March 202518
February 20256

A total of 697 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.62 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202642
January 202646
December 202556
November 202556
October 202579
September 202543
August 202560
July 202571
June 202558
May 202545
April 202563
March 202534
February 202544

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20265
December 20252
November 20251
October 20252
September 20253
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20256
February 20254

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20268
December 20258
November 20257
October 20251
September 20259
August 202514
July 20253
June 20258
May 20258
April 20254
March 20257
February 20254

A total of 135 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20269
December 202512
November 202517
October 202511
September 20258
August 202510
July 202518
June 20257
May 20258
April 202510
March 202512
February 202510

A total of 88 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20266
December 202517
November 202511
October 20258
September 202513
August 20255
July 20254
June 20254
May 20254
April 20256
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20251
November 20253
October 20253
September 20252
August 20255
July 20255
May 20256
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
December 202515
November 202519
October 202531
September 202512
August 202526
July 202510
June 20252
May 202515
April 202521
March 202515
February 202510

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
December 20253
November 20252
October 20251
September 20252
August 20252
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
February 20257

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
September 20251
August 20253
July 20251
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
September 20255
August 20254
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
February 20252

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
August 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Yew Tree in February 2026

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

1. South Cantril Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Kettering Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Princess Drive (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Fincham Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
5. Finch Lane (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Other crime1
6. Ruscombe Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Playfield Road (Map)
Total3
Robbery3
8. Corner Brook (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
9. Maidford Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Maidstone Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order2

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