Crime in Calderstones: statistics, rates and trends
171 crimes were recorded in Calderstones in the 12 months to August 2026, 28.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Calderstones at a glance
- Crime trends in Calderstones
- Types of crime in Calderstones
- Calderstones compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Calderstones
- What happened after crimes were reported in Calderstones
- Demographics of Calderstones
- Questions about crime in Calderstones
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (62), anti-social behaviour (36) and public order (20) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,805th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Calderstones | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 171 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 28.4 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,022 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Calderstones peaked in the year to August 2020 (234 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (159). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 171 | 28.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 185 | 30.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 169 | 28.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 182 | 30.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 178 | 29.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 185 | 30.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 234 | 38.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 159 | 26.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 229 | 38.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 17 |
| July 2026 | 16 |
| June 2026 | 14 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 12 |
| March 2026 | 9 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 9 |
| November 2025 | 13 |
| October 2025 | 15 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (70% below) and anti-social behaviour (61% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 62 | 10.3 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 6.0 | 15.4 | -3% |
| Public order | 20 | 3.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 5 | 0.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Calderstones.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Calderstones |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church | 376 | 59.9 | +111% |
| Penny Lane | 560 | 90.0 | +217% |
| Allerton | 252 | 42.0 | +48% |
| Childwall | 452 | 33.3 | +17% |
| Woolton Village | 245 | 54.5 | +92% |
| Gateacre | 230 | 37.3 | +31% |
| Wavertree Garden Suburb | 443 | 72.3 | +155% |
| Greenbank Park | 628 | 102.0 | +259% |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Calderstones over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hillside Road” (21).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hillside Road | 21 |
| On or near Druidsville Road | 20 |
| On or near Beaconsfield Road | 12 |
| On or near Ensworth Road | 11 |
| On or near Dairylands Close | 10 |
| On or near Eton Court | 9 |
| On or near Calderstones Avenue | 5 |
| On or near Potters Lane | 5 |
| On or near Crompton Court | 4 |
| On or near Green Lane | 4 |
Of the 135 crimes in Calderstones with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales. The 36 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 56 | 41.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 55 | 40.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 16 | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 1 | 0.7% | 4.7% |
Calderstones has an estimated population of 6,022 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (1.3%, against 17.1%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (55%, against 34%) and an older population (28%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Calderstones average decile 9.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Calderstones | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 55.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 87.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 1.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Calderstones a safe place to live?
Calderstones recorded 28.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,805th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Calderstones?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 62 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (36).
Is crime in Calderstones going up or down?
Recorded crime in Calderstones was down 8% on the year before: 171 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 185 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Calderstones?
About 6,022 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Calderstones?
Calderstones 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.