Crime in Broadgreen: statistics, rates and trends
447 crimes were recorded in Broadgreen in the 12 months to August 2026, 78.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 34% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Broadgreen at a glance
- Crime trends in Broadgreen
- Types of crime in Broadgreen
- Broadgreen compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Broadgreen
- What happened after crimes were reported in Broadgreen
- Demographics of Broadgreen
- Questions about crime in Broadgreen
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (229), public order (52) and anti-social behaviour (33) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,886th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Broadgreen | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 447 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.8 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -34% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,674 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Broadgreen of any year here (447 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 447 | 78.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 678 | 119.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 783 | 138.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 766 | 135.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 726 | 128.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 671 | 118.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 611 | 107.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 597 | 105.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 584 | 102.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| July 2026 | 39 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 42 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 39 |
| November 2025 | 48 |
| October 2025 | 65 |
| September 2025 | 57 |
Compared with England and Wales, Broadgreen recorded notably more drugs (40% above the national rate) and public order (38% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (62% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 22 to 26, while criminal damage and arson fell from 75 to 31 and anti-social behaviour fell from 53 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 229 | 40.4 | 34.2 | -37% |
| Public order | 52 | 9.2 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 5.8 | 15.4 | -38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 5.5 | 6.7 | -59% |
| Drugs | 26 | 4.6 | 3.3 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 4.6 | 5.0 | -4% |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Broadgreen; the highest is Old Swan West (189.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Childwall (33.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Broadgreen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Swan East | 531 | 96.5 | +23% |
| Old Swan West | 1,496 | 189.4 | +140% |
| Wavertree Garden Suburb | 443 | 72.3 | -8% |
| West Derby Leyfield | 505 | 66.0 | -16% |
| Sandfield Park | 670 | 84.5 | +7% |
| Wavertree Village | 316 | 72.3 | -8% |
| Stoneycroft | 533 | 121.9 | +55% |
| Childwall | 452 | 33.3 | -58% |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Broadgreen over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (75).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 75 |
| On or near Staplands Road | 53 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 29 |
| On or near Withnell Close | 23 |
| On or near Lexham Road | 20 |
| On or near Oak Vale | 18 |
| On or near The Beechwalk | 14 |
| On or near Saints Close | 12 |
| On or near Burnthwaite Road | 10 |
| On or near Haslingden Close | 10 |
Of the 414 crimes in Broadgreen with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 33 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 214 | 51.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 102 | 24.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 7.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Broadgreen has an estimated population of 5,674 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (13%, against 20%), more households without a car (31%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (23%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Broadgreen average decile 3.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Broadgreen | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Broadgreen a safe place to live?
Broadgreen recorded 78.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,886th 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 Broadgreen?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 229 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (52).
Is crime in Broadgreen going up or down?
Recorded crime in Broadgreen was down 34% on the year before: 447 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 678 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Broadgreen?
About 5,674 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Broadgreen?
Broadgreen 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.