Crime in Belle Vale, Liverpool: statistics, rates and trends
1,317 crimes were recorded in Belle Vale, Liverpool in the 12 months to July 2026, 99.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Belle Vale, Liverpool at a glance
- Crime trends in Belle Vale, Liverpool
- Types of crime in Belle Vale, Liverpool
- Belle Vale, Liverpool compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Belle Vale, Liverpool
- What happened after crimes were reported in Belle Vale, Liverpool
- Population and deprivation in Belle Vale, Liverpool
- Questions about crime in Belle Vale, Liverpool
- About this data
1,317 crimes were recorded in Belle Vale, Liverpool in the 12 months to July 2026, 99.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 553 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Belle Vale, Liverpool has the 1,240th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Belle Vale, Liverpool | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,317 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 99.9 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,186 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Belle Vale, Liverpool was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,582 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,162). Over the whole period it fell 1%, 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 | 1,317 | 99.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,502 | 113.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,505 | 114.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,582 | 120.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,452 | 110.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,436 | 108.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,162 | 88.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,265 | 95.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,337 | 101.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 98 |
| June 2026 | 123 |
| May 2026 | 113 |
| April 2026 | 90 |
| March 2026 | 102 |
| February 2026 | 102 |
| January 2026 | 114 |
| December 2025 | 110 |
| November 2025 | 127 |
| October 2025 | 118 |
| September 2025 | 112 |
| August 2025 | 108 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Belle Vale, 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 public order, criminal damage and arson, drugs.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+46%) and other crime (+43%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-40%) and anti-social behaviour (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 553 | 41.9 | 1.22 | +0% |
| Public order | 154 | 11.7 | 1.76 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 120 | 9.1 | 1.34 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 116 | 8.8 | 0.57 | -36% |
| Drugs | 88 | 6.7 | 2.04 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 81 | 6.1 | 0.74 | -40% |
| Other theft | 63 | 4.8 | 0.75 | -28% |
| Other crime | 40 | 3.0 | 1.44 | +43% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 2.7 | 0.54 | +46% |
| Burglary | 26 | 2.0 | 0.56 | +13% |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.3 | 0.95 | +13% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.1 | 1.17 | -12% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.64 | +133% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.09 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Belle Vale, Liverpool
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Belle Vale, Liverpool recorded 553 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 42.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Belle Vale, Liverpool
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Belle Vale, Liverpool recorded 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Belle Vale, Liverpool
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Belle Vale, Liverpool recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Belle Vale, Liverpool
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Belle Vale, Liverpool recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Belle Vale, Liverpool
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Belle Vale, Liverpool recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Belle Vale, Liverpool
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Belle Vale, Liverpool recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Belle Vale, Liverpool
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Belle Vale, Liverpool recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Belle Vale, Liverpool
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Belle Vale, Liverpool recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Belle Vale, Liverpool
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Belle Vale, Liverpool recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Belle Vale, Liverpool
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Belle Vale, Liverpool recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Belle Vale, Liverpool
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Belle Vale, Liverpool recorded 17 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 up 13% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Belle Vale, Liverpool
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Belle Vale, Liverpool recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Belle Vale, Liverpool
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Belle Vale, Liverpool recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Belle Vale, Liverpool
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Belle Vale, Liverpool recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Belle Vale, Liverpool, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Belle Vale, Liverpool.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Belle Vale, Liverpool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateacre | 227 | 36.8 | -63% |
| Woolton Village | 254 | 56.5 | -43% |
| Much Woolton & Hunts Cross | 941 | 78.2 | -22% |
| Childwall | 446 | 32.8 | -67% |
| Calderstones | 169 | 28.1 | -72% |
| Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park | 590 | 97.5 | -2% |
| Allerton | 243 | 40.5 | -59% |
| Springwood | 417 | 59.1 | -41% |
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 Belle Vale, Liverpool over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Runton Road | 146 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 136 |
| On or near Supermarket | 52 |
| On or near Parking Area | 50 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 40 |
| On or near Lee Vale Road | 27 |
| On or near Fulshaw Close | 27 |
| On or near Abbeyvale Drive | 19 |
| On or near Russet Close | 19 |
| On or near Aurorean Close | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Belle Vale, 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 | 530 | 40.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 317 | 24.1% |
| Under investigation | 132 | 10.0% |
| Not recorded | 116 | 8.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 108 | 8.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 2.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% |
Belle Vale, Liverpool has an estimated population of 13,186. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Belle Vale, Liverpool sits in decile 1.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Belle Vale, Liverpool |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.6% |
| Social rented homes | 44.5% |
| Private rented homes | 9.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 54.4% |
Is Belle Vale, Liverpool a safe place to live?
Belle Vale, Liverpool recorded 99.9 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 Belle Vale, Liverpool?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 553 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (154).
Is crime in Belle Vale, Liverpool going up or down?
Recorded crime in Belle Vale, Liverpool was down 12% on the year before: 1,317 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,502 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Belle Vale, Liverpool?
Belle Vale, 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 Belle Vale, Liverpool. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.