Crime in Aigburth: statistics, rates and trends
360 crimes were recorded in Aigburth in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 37% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Aigburth at a glance
- Crime trends in Aigburth
- Types of crime in Aigburth
- Aigburth compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Aigburth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Aigburth
- Population and deprivation in Aigburth
- Questions about crime in Aigburth
- About this data
360 crimes were recorded in Aigburth in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 37% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 129 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Aigburth has the 2,726th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Aigburth | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 360 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.3 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +37% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,287 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Aigburth was highest in the year to July 2018 (408 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (263). Over the whole period it fell 12%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 360 | 57.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 263 | 41.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 284 | 45.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 305 | 48.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 378 | 60.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 347 | 55.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 397 | 63.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 357 | 56.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 408 | 64.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 21 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Aigburth over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+254%) and criminal damage and arson (+38%).
The largest falls were in public order (-30%) and vehicle crime (-10%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 129 | 20.5 | 0.60 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 99 | 15.7 | 1.03 | +254% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 5.7 | 0.84 | +38% |
| Public order | 21 | 3.3 | 0.50 | -30% |
| Drugs | 18 | 2.9 | 0.88 | +125% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.9 | 0.58 | -10% |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.1 | 0.58 | -7% |
| Other theft | 9 | 1.4 | 0.22 | -36% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.1 | 0.53 | +133% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.6 | 0.47 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 0.49 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.19 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 0.02 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.09 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Aigburth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Aigburth recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 35.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Aigburth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Aigburth recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 254% on the year before. It made up 27.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Aigburth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Aigburth recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Aigburth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Aigburth recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Aigburth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Aigburth recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Aigburth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Aigburth recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Aigburth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Aigburth recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Aigburth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Aigburth recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Aigburth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Aigburth recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Aigburth
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Aigburth recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Aigburth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Aigburth recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Aigburth
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Aigburth recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Aigburth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Aigburth recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Aigburth
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Aigburth recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Aigburth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Aigburth.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aigburth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grassendale & Cressington | 287 | 42.4 | -26% |
| Greenbank Park | 596 | 96.8 | +69% |
| Allerton | 243 | 40.5 | -29% |
| St Michaels | 570 | 79.9 | +39% |
| Sefton Park | 1,094 | 166.9 | +191% |
| Penny Lane | 514 | 82.6 | +44% |
| Springwood | 417 | 59.1 | +3% |
| Garston | 1,496 | 130.0 | +127% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Aigburth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 34 |
| On or near Kildonan Road | 32 |
| On or near Bundoran Road | 28 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 27 |
| On or near Horringford Road | 19 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near The Spinnakers | 14 |
| On or near Church Lane | 13 |
| On or near Lucan Road | 12 |
| On or near Lawnhurst Grove | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Aigburth over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 106 | 29.4% |
| Not recorded | 99 | 27.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 82 | 22.8% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 11.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
Aigburth has an estimated population of 6,287. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Aigburth sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Aigburth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.9% |
| Social rented homes | 9.4% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 |
Is Aigburth a safe place to live?
Aigburth recorded 57.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Aigburth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (99).
Is crime in Aigburth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aigburth was up 37% on the year before: 360 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 263 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Aigburth?
Aigburth is policed by Merseyside. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Aigburth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.