Updated March 20265 areas
Merseyside Crime Rankings 2026
Wirral is the safest area in Merseyside with a crime rate of 75.4 per 1,000 residents. The county average of 91.9 compares to a UK average of 81.5.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: March 2026 • Updated monthly
Wirral
Safest in Merseyside
75.4 per 1k
Liverpool
Highest Crime in Merseyside
125.8 per 1k
81.5
UK Average
per 1k residents
2
Areas Improving
vs same period last year
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Merseyside's average crime rate of 91.9 per 1,000 residents is 10.4 above the UK average of 81.5.
Merseyside Rankings
| Rank | City / Town | Rate (per 1k) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wirral | 75.4 | +11.9% |
| 2 | Sefton | 79.2 | -6.1% |
| 3 | Knowsley | 89.3 | +8.1% |
| 4 | St. Helens | 89.8 | +3.5% |
| 5 | Liverpool | 125.8 | -0.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in Merseyside? expand_more
Wirral has the lowest crime rate in Merseyside at 75.4 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How does Merseyside compare to the UK average? expand_more
The average crime rate across Merseyside is 91.9 per 1,000 residents, compared to the UK average of 81.5.
Is crime improving in Merseyside? expand_more
2 of 5 areas in Merseyside recorded fewer crimes than the same period last year.
Data: Police.uk (OGL v3.0) · Population: ONS Census 2021 · Methodology