Crime in Anfield: statistics, rates and trends
1,687 crimes were recorded in Anfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 118.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
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1,687 crimes were recorded in Anfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 118.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 795 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Anfield has the 844th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Anfield | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,687 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 118.6 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,222 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Anfield was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,496 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,687). Over the whole period it fell 22%, 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 | 1,687 | 118.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,759 | 123.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,987 | 139.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,259 | 158.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,482 | 174.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,496 | 175.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,420 | 170.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,091 | 147.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,163 | 152.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 155 |
| June 2026 | 142 |
| May 2026 | 128 |
| April 2026 | 114 |
| March 2026 | 151 |
| February 2026 | 121 |
| January 2026 | 136 |
| December 2025 | 141 |
| November 2025 | 129 |
| October 2025 | 174 |
| September 2025 | 144 |
| August 2025 | 152 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Anfield 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, drugs, public order.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+13%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-45%) and vehicle crime (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 795 | 55.9 | 1.63 | +13% |
| Drugs | 177 | 12.4 | 3.81 | -1% |
| Public order | 165 | 11.6 | 1.75 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 138 | 9.7 | 1.43 | -22% |
| Other theft | 115 | 8.1 | 1.26 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 79 | 5.6 | 0.36 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 54 | 3.8 | 0.77 | -29% |
| Burglary | 42 | 3.0 | 0.83 | -25% |
| Other crime | 35 | 2.5 | 1.17 | -27% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 2.0 | 0.25 | -3% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.3 | 1.38 | +6% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.3 | 0.94 | -28% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.8 | 0.46 | -45% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.7 | 0.85 | +11% |
Violence and sexual offences in Anfield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Anfield recorded 795 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (55.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 47.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Anfield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Anfield recorded 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Anfield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Anfield recorded 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Anfield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Anfield recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Anfield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Anfield recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Anfield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Anfield recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Anfield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Anfield recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Anfield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Anfield recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Anfield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Anfield recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Anfield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Anfield recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Anfield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Anfield recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Anfield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Anfield recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Anfield
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Anfield recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Anfield
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Anfield recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Anfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Anfield.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Anfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuebrook Breckside Park | 1,160 | 161.6 | +36% |
| Everton North | 792 | 109.1 | -8% |
| Everton East | 997 | 129.0 | +9% |
| Clubmoor West | 617 | 110.9 | -7% |
| Tuebrook Larkhill | 685 | 86.2 | -27% |
| Kirkdale East | 700 | 196.2 | +65% |
| County | 2,202 | 170.1 | +43% |
| Clubmoor East | 656 | 108.3 | -9% |
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 Anfield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Houlding Street | 104 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 81 |
| On or near St David'S Road | 65 |
| On or near Saker Street | 59 |
| On or near Craine Close | 51 |
| On or near Supermarket | 50 |
| On or near Harrow Road | 40 |
| On or near Armley Road | 37 |
| On or near Thurston Road | 37 |
| On or near Dewsbury Road | 35 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Anfield 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 | 711 | 42.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 401 | 23.8% |
| Under investigation | 192 | 11.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 107 | 6.3% |
| Local resolution | 79 | 4.7% |
| Not recorded | 79 | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 39 | 2.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 2.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 20 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.3% |
Anfield has an estimated population of 14,222. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Anfield sits in decile 1.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Anfield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.7% |
| Social rented homes | 24.3% |
| Private rented homes | 32.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 92.3% |
Is Anfield a safe place to live?
Anfield recorded 118.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Anfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 795 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by drugs (177).
Is crime in Anfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Anfield was down 4% on the year before: 1,687 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,759 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Anfield?
Anfield 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 Anfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.