Crime in Canning: statistics, rates and trends
1,165 crimes were recorded in Canning in the 12 months to July 2026, 109.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
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1,165 crimes were recorded in Canning in the 12 months to July 2026, 109.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 406 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Canning has the 1,020th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Canning | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,165 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 109.8 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,608 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Canning was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,495 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,165). Over the whole period it fell 12%, 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 | 1,165 | 109.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,283 | 120.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,231 | 116.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,495 | 140.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,420 | 133.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,435 | 135.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,380 | 130.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,419 | 133.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,322 | 124.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 89 |
| June 2026 | 110 |
| May 2026 | 105 |
| April 2026 | 80 |
| March 2026 | 117 |
| February 2026 | 72 |
| January 2026 | 100 |
| December 2025 | 92 |
| November 2025 | 101 |
| October 2025 | 112 |
| September 2025 | 99 |
| August 2025 | 88 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Canning 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 drugs, public order, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+54%) and shoplifting (+43%). The largest falls were in burglary (-48%) and other theft (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 406 | 38.3 | 1.12 | -10% |
| Drugs | 162 | 15.3 | 4.67 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 115 | 10.8 | 0.71 | -5% |
| Public order | 95 | 9.0 | 1.35 | -23% |
| Other theft | 73 | 6.9 | 1.08 | -30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 71 | 6.7 | 0.99 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 60 | 5.7 | 0.68 | +43% |
| Vehicle crime | 60 | 5.7 | 1.15 | +54% |
| Bicycle theft | 33 | 3.1 | 3.78 | +10% |
| Burglary | 32 | 3.0 | 0.85 | -48% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.9 | 1.40 | +11% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.5 | 0.71 | -11% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.2 | 1.26 | -24% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.8 | 0.50 | +12% |
Violence and sexual offences in Canning
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Canning recorded 406 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 34.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Canning
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Canning recorded 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Canning
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Canning recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Canning
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Canning recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Canning
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Canning recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Canning
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Canning recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Canning
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Canning recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Canning
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Canning recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Canning
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Canning recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Canning
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Canning recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Canning
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Canning recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Canning
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Canning recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Canning
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Canning recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Canning
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Canning recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Canning, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Canning.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Canning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownlow Hill | 7,816 | 634.0 | +477% |
| Toxteth | 794 | 97.0 | -12% |
| Princes Park | 1,298 | 145.2 | +32% |
| City Centre South | 6,544 | 559.7 | +410% |
| Edge Hill | 684 | 97.5 | -11% |
| Arundel | 629 | 107.5 | -2% |
| Kensington & Fairfield | 3,329 | 155.3 | +41% |
| Dingle | 1,334 | 131.1 | +19% |
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 Canning over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Back Egerton Street South | 87 |
| On or near Supermarket | 48 |
| On or near Chatham Street | 43 |
| On or near Hope Way | 38 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 38 |
| On or near Hospital | 35 |
| On or near Blackburne Place | 34 |
| On or near Little Catharine Street | 32 |
| On or near Bedford Street South | 28 |
| On or near Birley Court | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Canning 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 363 | 31.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 295 | 25.3% |
| Under investigation | 141 | 12.1% |
| Not recorded | 115 | 9.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 92 | 7.9% |
| Local resolution | 87 | 7.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 1.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
Canning has an estimated population of 10,608. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Canning sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Canning |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 6.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 87.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 15.7% |
| Social rented homes | 50.3% |
| Private rented homes | 33.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.3% |
Is Canning a safe place to live?
Canning recorded 109.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Canning?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 406 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by drugs (162).
Is crime in Canning going up or down?
Recorded crime in Canning was down 9% on the year before: 1,165 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,283 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Canning?
Canning 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 Canning. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.