Crime in Brownlow Hill: statistics, rates and trends
7,816 crimes were recorded in Brownlow Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 634.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Brownlow Hill
- Questions about crime in Brownlow Hill
- About this data
7,816 crimes were recorded in Brownlow Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 634.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 2,287 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Brownlow Hill has the 9th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Brownlow Hill | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 7,816 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 634.0 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,328 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Brownlow Hill was highest in the year to July 2023 (8,140 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (5,171). Over the whole period it rose 31%, 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 | 7,816 | 634.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 7,212 | 585.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 7,538 | 611.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 8,140 | 660.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 7,257 | 588.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 5,171 | 419.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 6,197 | 502.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 6,467 | 524.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 5,951 | 482.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 680 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brownlow Hill 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, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in other crime (+41%) and shoplifting (+22%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2,287 | 185.5 | 5.42 | +8% |
| Drugs | 1,210 | 98.2 | 30.02 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 1,152 | 93.4 | 11.28 | +22% |
| Public order | 809 | 65.6 | 9.88 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 729 | 59.1 | 3.85 | +5% |
| Other theft | 570 | 46.2 | 7.23 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 277 | 22.5 | 3.31 | +3% |
| Theft from the person | 164 | 13.3 | 7.88 | -13% |
| Burglary | 144 | 11.7 | 3.30 | -3% |
| Robbery | 125 | 10.1 | 7.51 | +20% |
| Other crime | 110 | 8.9 | 4.23 | +41% |
| Bicycle theft | 89 | 7.2 | 8.77 | +5% |
| Possession of weapons | 88 | 7.1 | 7.35 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 62 | 5.0 | 1.02 | +5% |
Violence and sexual offences in Brownlow Hill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brownlow Hill recorded 2,287 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (185.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 29.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Brownlow Hill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brownlow Hill recorded 1,210 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (98.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Brownlow Hill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brownlow Hill recorded 1,152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (93.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 14.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Brownlow Hill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brownlow Hill recorded 809 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (65.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Brownlow Hill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brownlow Hill recorded 729 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (59.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Brownlow Hill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brownlow Hill recorded 570 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Brownlow Hill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brownlow Hill recorded 277 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Brownlow Hill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Brownlow Hill recorded 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Brownlow Hill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brownlow Hill recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Brownlow Hill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brownlow Hill recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Brownlow Hill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brownlow Hill recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Brownlow Hill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Brownlow Hill recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Brownlow Hill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brownlow Hill recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Brownlow Hill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brownlow Hill recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Brownlow Hill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brownlow Hill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brownlow Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everton West | 1,406 | 271.1 | -57% |
| Canning | 1,165 | 109.8 | -83% |
| City Centre South | 6,544 | 559.7 | -12% |
| City Centre North | 3,000 | 294.8 | -54% |
| Kensington & Fairfield | 3,329 | 155.3 | -76% |
| Vauxhall | 2,502 | 276.6 | -56% |
| Everton East | 997 | 129.0 | -80% |
| Edge Hill | 684 | 97.5 | -85% |
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 Brownlow Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 576 |
| On or near Rainford Gardens | 549 |
| On or near Church Street | 530 |
| On or near Nightclub | 494 |
| On or near Parker Street | 441 |
| On or near Whitechapel | 420 |
| On or near Back Lime Street | 397 |
| On or near Parking Area | 380 |
| On or near Supermarket | 339 |
| On or near Lord Street | 308 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brownlow Hill 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 2,227 | 28.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2,023 | 25.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 789 | 10.1% |
| Local resolution | 749 | 9.6% |
| Not recorded | 729 | 9.3% |
| Under investigation | 719 | 9.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 260 | 3.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 134 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 125 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 39 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 18 | 0.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.0% |
Brownlow Hill has an estimated population of 12,328. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brownlow Hill sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Brownlow Hill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 3.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 95.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 1.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 12.4% |
| Social rented homes | 23.0% |
| Private rented homes | 64.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
Is Brownlow Hill a safe place to live?
Brownlow Hill recorded 634.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 Brownlow Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 2,287 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by drugs (1,210).
Is crime in Brownlow Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brownlow Hill was up 8% on the year before: 7,816 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 7,212 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Brownlow Hill?
Brownlow Hill 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 Brownlow Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.