Crime in Belle Vale, Liverpool: statistics, rates and trends
1,309 crimes were recorded in Belle Vale, Liverpool in the 12 months to August 2026, 99.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Belle Vale, Liverpool
- Questions about crime in Belle Vale, Liverpool
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (568), public order (144) and criminal damage and arson (119) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,254th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Belle Vale, Liverpool | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,309 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 99.3 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,186 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Belle Vale, Liverpool peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,593 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (1,192). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,309 | 99.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,481 | 112.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,486 | 112.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,593 | 120.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,491 | 113.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,397 | 105.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,192 | 90.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,274 | 96.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,331 | 100.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 100 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Belle Vale, Liverpool recorded notably more drugs (2.0 times the national rate), public order (64% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (34% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (49% below) and anti-social behaviour (43% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 24 to 39 and other crime rose from 31 to 37, while shoplifting fell from 127 to 79 and other theft fell from 92 to 59.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 568 | 43.1 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Public order | 144 | 10.9 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 119 | 9.0 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 116 | 8.8 | 15.4 | -32% |
| Drugs | 86 | 6.5 | 3.3 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 79 | 6.0 | 8.5 | -38% |
| Other theft | 59 | 4.5 | 6.4 | -36% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 3.0 | 5.0 | +62% |
| Other crime | 37 | 2.8 | 2.1 | +19% |
| Burglary | 24 | 1.8 | 3.6 | -8% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Belle Vale, Liverpool; the highest is Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park (100.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Calderstones (28.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Belle Vale, Liverpool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateacre | 230 | 37.3 | -62% |
| Woolton Village | 245 | 54.5 | -45% |
| Much Woolton & Hunts Cross | 935 | 77.7 | -22% |
| Childwall | 452 | 33.3 | -66% |
| Calderstones | 171 | 28.4 | -71% |
| Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park | 605 | 100.0 | +1% |
| Allerton | 252 | 42.0 | -58% |
| Springwood | 417 | 59.1 | -40% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Belle Vale, Liverpool over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Runton Road” (148).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Runton Road | 148 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 130 |
| On or near Supermarket | 51 |
| On or near Parking Area | 46 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 39 |
| On or near Lee Vale Road | 31 |
| On or near Fulshaw Close | 26 |
| On or near Aurorean Close | 21 |
| On or near Abbeyvale Drive | 19 |
| On or near Russet Close | 19 |
Of the 1,193 crimes in Belle Vale, Liverpool with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 116 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 530 | 44.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 312 | 26.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 122 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 101 | 8.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 37 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Belle Vale, Liverpool has an estimated population of 13,186 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (45%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (33%, against 18%) and more households without a car (41%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Belle Vale, Liverpool average decile 1.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Belle Vale, Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 47.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 33.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 41.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 44.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 54.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Belle Vale, Liverpool a safe place to live?
Belle Vale, Liverpool recorded 99.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,254th 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 Belle Vale, Liverpool?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 568 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (144).
Is crime in Belle Vale, Liverpool going up or down?
Recorded crime in Belle Vale, Liverpool was down 12% on the year before: 1,309 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,481 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Belle Vale, Liverpool?
About 13,186 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Belle Vale, Liverpool?
Belle Vale, 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.