Crime in Arundel, Liverpool: statistics, rates and trends
629 crimes were recorded in Arundel, Liverpool in the 12 months to July 2026, 107.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Arundel, Liverpool
- Questions about crime in Arundel, Liverpool
- About this data
629 crimes were recorded in Arundel, Liverpool in the 12 months to July 2026, 107.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to 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 263 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Arundel, Liverpool has the 1,058th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Arundel, Liverpool | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 629 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 107.5 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,850 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Arundel, Liverpool was highest in the year to July 2019 (834 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (629). Over the whole period it fell 14%, 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 | 629 | 107.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 658 | 112.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 632 | 108.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 826 | 141.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 770 | 131.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 816 | 139.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 736 | 125.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 834 | 142.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 730 | 124.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 49 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Arundel, Liverpool 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 drugs (+41%). The largest falls were in burglary (-53%) and vehicle crime (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 263 | 45.0 | 1.31 | -0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 12.6 | 0.82 | -8% |
| Drugs | 69 | 11.8 | 3.61 | +41% |
| Public order | 64 | 10.9 | 1.65 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 7.7 | 1.13 | -20% |
| Other theft | 27 | 4.6 | 0.72 | -25% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 3.8 | 0.76 | -27% |
| Other crime | 18 | 3.1 | 1.46 | -5% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.7 | 0.77 | -53% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 2.2 | 2.70 | +160% |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.4 | 1.01 | +167% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.9 | 0.88 | -44% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.9 | 0.51 | -17% |
Violence and sexual offences in Arundel, Liverpool
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Arundel, Liverpool recorded 263 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 41.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Arundel, Liverpool
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Arundel, Liverpool recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Arundel, Liverpool
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Arundel, Liverpool recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Arundel, Liverpool
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Arundel, Liverpool recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Arundel, Liverpool
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Arundel, Liverpool recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Arundel, Liverpool
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Arundel, Liverpool recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Arundel, Liverpool
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Arundel, Liverpool recorded 22 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 27% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Arundel, Liverpool
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Arundel, Liverpool recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Arundel, Liverpool
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Arundel, Liverpool recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Arundel, Liverpool
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Arundel, Liverpool recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 160% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Arundel, Liverpool
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Arundel, Liverpool recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Arundel, Liverpool
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Arundel, Liverpool recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Arundel, Liverpool
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Arundel, Liverpool recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Arundel, Liverpool, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Arundel, Liverpool.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Arundel, Liverpool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princes Park | 1,298 | 145.2 | +35% |
| Smithdown | 1,419 | 93.6 | -13% |
| Edge Hill | 684 | 97.5 | -9% |
| Toxteth | 794 | 97.0 | -10% |
| Sefton Park | 1,094 | 166.9 | +55% |
| Canning | 1,165 | 109.8 | +2% |
| Greenbank Park | 596 | 96.8 | -10% |
| Wavertree Village | 314 | 71.8 | -33% |
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 Arundel, Liverpool over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wendell Street | 50 |
| On or near Maple Grove | 47 |
| On or near Lancaster Avenue | 37 |
| On or near Hawarden Avenue | 35 |
| On or near Yanwath Street | 34 |
| On or near Longfellow Street | 31 |
| On or near Steve Biko Close | 31 |
| On or near Whittier Street | 30 |
| On or near Cullen Street | 27 |
| On or near Cedar Grove | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Arundel, Liverpool 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 | 240 | 38.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 145 | 23.1% |
| Not recorded | 74 | 11.8% |
| Under investigation | 60 | 9.5% |
| Local resolution | 36 | 5.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 3.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 2.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Arundel, Liverpool has an estimated population of 5,850. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Arundel, Liverpool sits in decile 1.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Arundel, Liverpool |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 73.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 20.9% |
| Social rented homes | 36.4% |
| Private rented homes | 41.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 72.2% |
Is Arundel, Liverpool a safe place to live?
Arundel, Liverpool recorded 107.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Arundel, Liverpool?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 263 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (74).
Is crime in Arundel, Liverpool going up or down?
Recorded crime in Arundel, Liverpool was down 4% on the year before: 629 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 658 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Arundel, Liverpool?
Arundel, Liverpool 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 Arundel, Liverpool. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.