Crime in Arundel, Liverpool: statistics, rates and trends
642 crimes were recorded in Arundel, Liverpool in the 12 months to August 2026, 109.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Arundel, Liverpool at a glance
- Crime trends in Arundel, Liverpool
- Types of crime in Arundel, Liverpool
- Arundel, Liverpool compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Arundel, Liverpool
- What happened after crimes were reported in Arundel, Liverpool
- Demographics of Arundel, Liverpool
- Questions about crime in Arundel, Liverpool
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (261), drugs (78) and anti-social behaviour (70) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,016th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Arundel, Liverpool | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 642 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 109.7 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,850 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Arundel, Liverpool peaked in the year to August 2019 (835 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (640). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 642 | 109.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 640 | 109.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 662 | 113.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 773 | 132.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 797 | 136.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 807 | 137.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 747 | 127.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 835 | 142.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 726 | 124.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 62 |
| July 2026 | 56 |
| June 2026 | 78 |
| May 2026 | 47 |
| April 2026 | 48 |
| March 2026 | 52 |
| February 2026 | 64 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 54 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 54 |
| September 2025 | 43 |
Compared with England and Wales, Arundel, Liverpool recorded notably more drugs (4.1 times the national rate), public order (69% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (30% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (34% below) and anti-social behaviour (22% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 50 to 78, while burglary fell from 34 to 20 and other theft fell from 39 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 261 | 44.6 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Drugs | 78 | 13.3 | 3.3 | +56% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 | 12.0 | 15.4 | -11% |
| Public order | 66 | 11.3 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 8.2 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Other theft | 25 | 4.3 | 6.4 | -36% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 3.9 | 5.0 | -23% |
| Burglary | 20 | 3.4 | 3.6 | -41% |
| Other crime | 19 | 3.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 2.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Arundel, Liverpool; the highest is Sefton Park (165.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Wavertree Village (72.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Arundel, Liverpool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princes Park | 1,298 | 145.2 | +32% |
| Smithdown | 1,413 | 93.2 | -15% |
| Edge Hill | 706 | 100.6 | -8% |
| Toxteth | 797 | 97.3 | -11% |
| Sefton Park | 1,087 | 165.8 | +51% |
| Canning | 1,187 | 111.9 | +2% |
| Greenbank Park | 628 | 102.0 | -7% |
| Wavertree Village | 316 | 72.3 | -34% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Arundel, Liverpool over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Wendell Street” (55).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wendell Street | 55 |
| On or near Maple Grove | 48 |
| On or near Lancaster Avenue | 41 |
| On or near Yanwath Street | 37 |
| On or near Hawarden Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Holmes Street | 31 |
| On or near Steve Biko Close | 30 |
| On or near Longfellow Street | 29 |
| On or near Cedar Grove | 27 |
| On or near Whittier Street | 26 |
Of the 572 crimes in Arundel, Liverpool with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 70 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 237 | 41.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 143 | 25.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 72 | 12.6% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Arundel, Liverpool has an estimated population of 5,850 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (29.5%, against 7.9%), more households without a car (53%, against 23%) and more unemployed residents (7.5%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Arundel, Liverpool average decile 1.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Arundel, Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 41.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 7.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 29.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 53.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 20.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 36.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 41.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 72.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Arundel, Liverpool a safe place to live?
Arundel, Liverpool recorded 109.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,016th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and public order.
What is the most common crime in Arundel, Liverpool?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 261 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by drugs (78).
Is crime in Arundel, Liverpool going up or down?
Recorded crime in Arundel, Liverpool was almost unchanged on the year before: 642 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 640 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Arundel, Liverpool?
About 5,850 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.6% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Arundel, Liverpool?
Arundel, Liverpool 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.