Crime in Aigburth: statistics, rates and trends
377 crimes were recorded in Aigburth in the 12 months to August 2026, 60.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 42% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (132), anti-social behaviour (103) and criminal damage and arson (36) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,618th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Aigburth | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 377 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.0 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +42% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,287 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Aigburth peaked in the year to August 2018 (398 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (266). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 377 | 60.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 266 | 42.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 276 | 43.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 309 | 49.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 372 | 59.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 344 | 54.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 394 | 62.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 364 | 57.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 398 | 63.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 38 |
| July 2026 | 44 |
| June 2026 | 58 |
| May 2026 | 37 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 38 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 18 |
| September 2025 | 18 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (50% below) and violence and sexual offences (39% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 35 to 103 and criminal damage and arson rose from 24 to 36, while public order fell from 30 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 132 | 21.0 | 34.2 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 103 | 16.4 | 15.4 | +194% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 5.7 | 6.7 | +50% |
| Drugs | 21 | 3.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Public order | 21 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 3.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 12 | 1.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Aigburth; the highest is Sefton Park (165.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Grassendale & Cressington (41.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aigburth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grassendale & Cressington | 280 | 41.3 | -31% |
| Greenbank Park | 628 | 102.0 | +70% |
| Allerton | 252 | 42.0 | -30% |
| St Michaels | 601 | 84.2 | +40% |
| Sefton Park | 1,087 | 165.8 | +176% |
| Penny Lane | 560 | 90.0 | +50% |
| Springwood | 417 | 59.1 | -1% |
| Garston | 1,477 | 128.3 | +114% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Aigburth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Further/Higher Educational Building” (38).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 38 |
| On or near Kildonan Road | 36 |
| On or near Bundoran Road | 29 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 24 |
| On or near Horringford Road | 19 |
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near The Spinnakers | 15 |
| On or near Church Lane | 13 |
| On or near Lucan Road | 12 |
| On or near Mossley Hill Road | 11 |
Of the 274 crimes in Aigburth with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 103 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 105 | 38.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 89 | 32.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 15.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Aigburth has an estimated population of 6,287 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (50%, against 34%), less social housing (9.4%, against 17.1%) and an older population (23%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Aigburth average decile 7.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Aigburth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 49.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Aigburth a safe place to live?
Aigburth recorded 60.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,618th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Aigburth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 132 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (103).
Is crime in Aigburth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aigburth was up 42% on the year before: 377 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 266 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Aigburth?
About 6,287 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Aigburth?
Aigburth is policed by Merseyside.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.