Updated April 20265 areas
Merseyside Crime Rankings 2026
Wirral is the safest area in Merseyside with a crime rate of 74.5 per 1,000 residents. The county average of 91.1 compares to a UK average of 81.3.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: April 2026 • Updated monthly
Wirral
Safest in Merseyside
74.5 per 1k
Liverpool
Highest Crime in Merseyside
124.3 per 1k
81.3
UK Average
per 1k residents
4
Areas Improving
vs same period last year
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Merseyside's average crime rate of 91.1 per 1,000 residents is 9.8 above the UK average of 81.3.
Merseyside Rankings
| Rank | City / Town | Rate (per 1k) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wirral | 74.5 | -11.9% |
| 2 | Sefton | 78.5 | +0.9% |
| 3 | Knowsley | 88.8 | -0.9% |
| 4 | St. Helens | 89.3 | -2.0% |
| 5 | Liverpool | 124.3 | -0.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in Merseyside? expand_more
Wirral has the lowest crime rate in Merseyside at 74.5 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How does Merseyside compare to the UK average? expand_more
The average crime rate across Merseyside is 91.1 per 1,000 residents, compared to the UK average of 81.3.
Is crime improving in Merseyside? expand_more
4 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