Crime in Canning: statistics, rates and trends
1,187 crimes were recorded in Canning in the 12 months to August 2026, 111.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (409), drugs (166) and anti-social behaviour (121) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 973rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Canning | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,187 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 111.9 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,608 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Canning of any year here (1,187 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,187 | 111.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,268 | 119.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,227 | 115.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,481 | 139.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,452 | 136.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,415 | 133.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,379 | 130.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,428 | 134.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,307 | 123.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 110 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Canning recorded notably more drugs (4.8 times the national rate), bicycle theft (3.5 times the national rate) and public order (43% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (30% below) and anti-social behaviour (26% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 40 to 60 and shoplifting rose from 44 to 63, while burglary fell from 58 to 35 and other theft fell from 101 to 75.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 409 | 38.6 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Drugs | 166 | 15.6 | 3.3 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 121 | 11.4 | 15.4 | +10% |
| Public order | 101 | 9.5 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Other theft | 75 | 7.1 | 6.4 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 6.3 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Shoplifting | 63 | 5.9 | 8.5 | +43% |
| Vehicle crime | 60 | 5.7 | 5.0 | +50% |
| Burglary | 35 | 3.3 | 3.6 | -40% |
| Bicycle theft | 31 | 2.9 | 0.8 | -6% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 0% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Canning; the highest is Brownlow Hill (631.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Toxteth (97.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Canning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownlow Hill | 7,786 | 631.6 | +464% |
| Toxteth | 797 | 97.3 | -13% |
| Princes Park | 1,298 | 145.2 | +30% |
| City Centre South | 6,643 | 568.2 | +408% |
| Edge Hill | 706 | 100.6 | -10% |
| Arundel | 642 | 109.7 | -2% |
| Kensington & Fairfield | 3,350 | 156.2 | +40% |
| Dingle | 1,334 | 131.1 | +17% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Canning over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Back Egerton Street South” (90).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Back Egerton Street South | 90 |
| On or near Supermarket | 49 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 47 |
| On or near Chatham Street | 46 |
| On or near Hospital | 39 |
| On or near Blackburne Place | 37 |
| On or near Hope Way | 37 |
| On or near Little Catharine Street | 32 |
| On or near Bedford Street South | 28 |
| On or near Chancellor Court | 25 |
Of the 1,066 crimes in Canning with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 121 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 369 | 34.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 296 | 27.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 124 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 105 | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 85 | 8.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Canning has an estimated population of 10,608 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (56.3%, against 7.9%), more social housing (50%, against 17%) and more households without a car (56%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Canning average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Canning | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 6.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 31.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 7.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 5.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 56.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 56.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 15.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 50.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 33.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Canning a safe place to live?
Canning recorded 111.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 973rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Canning?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 409 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by drugs (166).
Is crime in Canning going up or down?
Recorded crime in Canning was down 6% on the year before: 1,187 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,268 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Canning?
About 10,608 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 6.0% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Canning?
Canning 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.