Crime in Childwall: statistics, rates and trends
446 crimes were recorded in Childwall in the 12 months to July 2026, 32.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Childwall at a glance
- Crime trends in Childwall
- Types of crime in Childwall
- Childwall compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Childwall
- What happened after crimes were reported in Childwall
- Population and deprivation in Childwall
- Questions about crime in Childwall
- About this data
446 crimes were recorded in Childwall in the 12 months to July 2026, 32.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 187 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Childwall has the 3,689th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Childwall | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 446 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 32.8 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,580 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Childwall was highest in the year to July 2018 (868 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (446). Over the whole period it fell 49%, 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 | 446 | 32.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 530 | 39.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 559 | 41.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 586 | 43.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 559 | 41.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 725 | 53.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 671 | 49.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 709 | 52.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 868 | 63.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 47 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 38 |
| February 2026 | 38 |
| January 2026 | 37 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 38 |
| October 2025 | 41 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
| August 2025 | 34 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Childwall 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. The largest increases were in burglary (+17%).
The largest falls were in public order (-37%) and criminal damage and arson (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 187 | 13.8 | 0.40 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 3.7 | 0.24 | -35% |
| Public order | 44 | 3.2 | 0.49 | -37% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 3.1 | 0.63 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 3.0 | 0.45 | -36% |
| Burglary | 27 | 2.0 | 0.56 | +17% |
| Other theft | 22 | 1.6 | 0.25 | +16% |
| Drugs | 11 | 0.8 | 0.25 | -21% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.5 | 0.24 | -59% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.54 | +20% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.3 | 0.04 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 0.23 | +50% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 0.11 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Childwall
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Childwall recorded 187 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 41.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Childwall
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Childwall recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Childwall
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Childwall recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Childwall
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Childwall recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Childwall
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Childwall recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Childwall
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Childwall recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Childwall
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Childwall recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Childwall
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Childwall recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Childwall
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Childwall recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Childwall
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Childwall recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Childwall
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Childwall recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Childwall
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Childwall recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Childwall
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Childwall recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Childwall, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Childwall.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Childwall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wavertree Garden Suburb | 446 | 72.8 | +122% |
| Calderstones | 169 | 28.1 | -15% |
| Church | 382 | 60.8 | +85% |
| Broadgreen | 489 | 86.2 | +162% |
| Gateacre | 227 | 36.8 | +12% |
| Wavertree Village | 314 | 71.8 | +119% |
| Penny Lane | 514 | 82.6 | +151% |
| Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park | 590 | 97.5 | +197% |
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 Childwall over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near B5178 | 46 |
| On or near South Highville Road | 22 |
| On or near Childwall Crescent | 19 |
| On or near Glenconner Road | 14 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 13 |
| On or near Molineux Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Childwall Fiveways | 12 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near Queens Drive (Wavertree) | 11 |
| On or near Church Green | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Childwall 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 | 168 | 37.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 146 | 32.7% |
| Not recorded | 50 | 11.2% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 9.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 3.6% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% |
Childwall has an estimated population of 13,580. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Childwall sits in decile 8.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Childwall |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 89.2% |
| Social rented homes | 2.0% |
| Private rented homes | 8.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 |
Is Childwall a safe place to live?
Childwall recorded 32.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Childwall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 187 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (50).
Is crime in Childwall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Childwall was down 16% on the year before: 446 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 530 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Childwall?
Childwall 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 Childwall. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.