Crime in Brownlow Hill: statistics, rates and trends
7,786 crimes were recorded in Brownlow Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 631.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Brownlow Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Brownlow Hill
- Types of crime in Brownlow Hill
- Brownlow Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Brownlow Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brownlow Hill
- Demographics of Brownlow Hill
- Questions about crime in Brownlow Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (2,297), drugs (1,177) and shoplifting (1,152) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 9th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Brownlow Hill | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 7,786 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 631.6 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,328 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Brownlow Hill peaked in the year to August 2023 (8,031 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (5,205). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 7,786 | 631.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 7,291 | 591.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 7,501 | 608.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 8,031 | 651.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 7,452 | 604.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 5,205 | 422.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 6,116 | 496.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 6,491 | 526.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 6,045 | 490.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 650 |
| July 2026 | 636 |
| June 2026 | 591 |
| May 2026 | 690 |
| April 2026 | 641 |
| March 2026 | 756 |
| February 2026 | 570 |
| January 2026 | 553 |
| December 2025 | 649 |
| November 2025 | 701 |
| October 2025 | 683 |
| September 2025 | 666 |
Compared with England and Wales, Brownlow Hill recorded notably more drugs (29.2 times the national rate), shoplifting (11.1 times the national rate) and public order (9.7 times the national rate). On the year before, other crime rose from 77 to 111 and shoplifting rose from 935 to 1,152.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2,297 | 186.3 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Drugs | 1,177 | 95.5 | 3.3 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 1,152 | 93.4 | 8.5 | +23% |
| Public order | 799 | 64.8 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 725 | 58.8 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Other theft | 583 | 47.3 | 6.4 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 279 | 22.6 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Theft from the person | 167 | 13.5 | 1.7 | -9% |
| Burglary | 145 | 11.8 | 3.6 | +1% |
| Robbery | 122 | 9.9 | 1.4 | +11% |
| Other crime | 111 | 9.0 | 2.1 | +44% |
| Bicycle theft | 86 | 7.0 | 0.8 | +2% |
| Possession of weapons | 86 | 7.0 | 1.0 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 57 | 4.6 | 5.0 | -3% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Brownlow Hill has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brownlow Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everton West | 1,387 | 267.5 | -58% |
| Canning | 1,187 | 111.9 | -82% |
| City Centre South | 6,643 | 568.2 | -10% |
| City Centre North | 2,983 | 293.1 | -54% |
| Kensington & Fairfield | 3,350 | 156.2 | -75% |
| Vauxhall | 2,471 | 273.2 | -57% |
| Everton East | 1,009 | 130.6 | -79% |
| Edge Hill | 706 | 100.6 | -84% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Brownlow Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (580).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 580 |
| On or near Rainford Gardens | 531 |
| On or near Church Street | 522 |
| On or near Nightclub | 491 |
| On or near Parker Street | 455 |
| On or near Whitechapel | 396 |
| On or near Back Lime Street | 394 |
| On or near Parking Area | 373 |
| On or near Supermarket | 321 |
| On or near Lord Street | 305 |
Of the 7,061 crimes in Brownlow Hill with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 11% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 725 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 2,213 | 31.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2,004 | 28.4% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 783 | 11.1% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 746 | 10.6% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 720 | 10.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 263 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 147 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 113 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 46 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 21 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Brownlow Hill has an estimated population of 12,328 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (75.0%, against 7.9%), more private renting (64%, against 20%) and more unemployed residents (10.6%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brownlow Hill average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Brownlow Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 3.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 1.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 26.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 10.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 2.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 75.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 70.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 12.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 64.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Brownlow Hill a safe place to live?
Brownlow Hill recorded 631.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 9th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Brownlow Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 2,297 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by drugs (1,177).
Is crime in Brownlow Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brownlow Hill was up 7% on the year before: 7,786 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 7,291 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brownlow Hill?
About 12,328 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 1.3% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brownlow Hill?
Brownlow Hill 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.