Crime in Allerton: statistics, rates and trends
243 crimes were recorded in Allerton in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Allerton at a glance
- Crime trends in Allerton
- Types of crime in Allerton
- Allerton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Allerton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Allerton
- Population and deprivation in Allerton
- Questions about crime in Allerton
- About this data
243 crimes were recorded in Allerton in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 81 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Allerton has the 3,428th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Allerton | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 243 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.5 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,998 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Allerton was highest in the year to July 2021 (466 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (221). Over the whole period it fell 40%, 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 | 243 | 40.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 221 | 36.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 276 | 46.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 310 | 51.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 377 | 62.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 466 | 77.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 367 | 61.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 331 | 55.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 406 | 67.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 14 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Allerton 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 (+87%) and violence and sexual offences (+11%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-44%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 81 | 13.5 | 0.39 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 58 | 9.7 | 0.63 | +87% |
| Public order | 23 | 3.8 | 0.58 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 2.5 | 0.37 | -44% |
| Drugs | 15 | 2.5 | 0.76 | +114% |
| Other theft | 11 | 1.8 | 0.29 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.8 | 0.37 | -35% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.2 | 0.33 | -46% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.2 | 0.14 | -36% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.8 | 0.39 | +25% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 0.69 | +300% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.7 | 0.49 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.41 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Allerton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Allerton recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 33.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Allerton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Allerton recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 87% on the year before. It made up 23.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Allerton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Allerton recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Allerton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Allerton recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Allerton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Allerton recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 114% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Allerton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Allerton recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Allerton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Allerton recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Allerton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Allerton recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Allerton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Allerton recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Allerton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Allerton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Allerton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Allerton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Allerton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Allerton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Allerton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Allerton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 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 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Allerton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Allerton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Allerton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springwood | 417 | 59.1 | +46% |
| Calderstones | 169 | 28.1 | -31% |
| Grassendale & Cressington | 287 | 42.4 | +5% |
| Penny Lane | 514 | 82.6 | +104% |
| Aigburth | 360 | 57.3 | +41% |
| Greenbank Park | 596 | 96.8 | +139% |
| Woolton Village | 254 | 56.5 | +39% |
| Church | 382 | 60.8 | +50% |
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 Allerton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 31 |
| On or near Pitville Grove | 24 |
| On or near Supermarket | 16 |
| On or near Calderstones Road | 14 |
| On or near Allerton Road | 12 |
| On or near Rose Brae | 9 |
| On or near The Quadrangle | 9 |
| On or near Greenhill Road | 7 |
| On or near Brodie Avenue | 6 |
| On or near Middlefield Road | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Allerton 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 70 | 28.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 64 | 26.3% |
| Not recorded | 58 | 23.9% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 9.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 2.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 2 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% |
Allerton has an estimated population of 5,998. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Allerton sits in decile 9.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Allerton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 87.6% |
| Social rented homes | 3.9% |
| Private rented homes | 8.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.2 |
Is Allerton a safe place to live?
Allerton recorded 40.5 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 Allerton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (58).
Is crime in Allerton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Allerton was up 10% on the year before: 243 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 221 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Allerton?
Allerton 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 Allerton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.