Crime in Allerton: statistics, rates and trends
252 crimes were recorded in Allerton in the 12 months to August 2026, 42.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (84), anti-social behaviour (57) and public order (22) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,363rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Allerton | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 252 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.0 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,998 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Allerton peaked in the year to August 2021 (440 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (226). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 252 | 42.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 226 | 37.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 272 | 45.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 312 | 52.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 365 | 60.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 440 | 73.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 389 | 64.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 333 | 55.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 389 | 64.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 23 |
| July 2026 | 17 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 21 |
| April 2026 | 20 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 8 |
| November 2025 | 27 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (59% below) and public order (45% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 34 to 57.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 84 | 14.0 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 9.5 | 15.4 | +68% |
| Public order | 22 | 3.7 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 15 | 2.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 12 | 2.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Allerton; the highest is Greenbank Park (102.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Calderstones (28.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Allerton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springwood | 417 | 59.1 | +41% |
| Calderstones | 171 | 28.4 | -32% |
| Grassendale & Cressington | 280 | 41.3 | -2% |
| Penny Lane | 560 | 90.0 | +114% |
| Aigburth | 377 | 60.0 | +43% |
| Greenbank Park | 628 | 102.0 | +143% |
| Woolton Village | 245 | 54.5 | +30% |
| Church | 376 | 59.9 | +42% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Allerton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near Pitville Grove | 23 |
| On or near Supermarket | 15 |
| On or near Allerton Road | 14 |
| On or near Calderstones Road | 14 |
| On or near Greenhill Road | 10 |
| On or near The Quadrangle | 10 |
| On or near Rose Brae | 9 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 6 |
| On or near Brodie Avenue | 5 |
Of the 195 crimes in Allerton with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 57 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 77 | 39.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 61 | 31.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 13.8% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 2.6% | 0.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Allerton has an estimated population of 5,998 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.9%, against 17.1%), less private renting (8.5%, against 20.3%) and an older population (28%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Allerton average decile 9.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Allerton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 48.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 87.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Allerton a safe place to live?
Allerton recorded 42.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,363rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Allerton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 84 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (57).
Is crime in Allerton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Allerton was up 12% on the year before: 252 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 226 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Allerton?
About 5,998 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Allerton?
Allerton 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.