Crime in Church, Liverpool: statistics, rates and trends
382 crimes were recorded in Church, Liverpool in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Church, Liverpool at a glance
- Crime trends in Church, Liverpool
- Types of crime in Church, Liverpool
- Church, Liverpool compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Church, Liverpool
- What happened after crimes were reported in Church, Liverpool
- Population and deprivation in Church, Liverpool
- Questions about crime in Church, Liverpool
- About this data
382 crimes were recorded in Church, Liverpool in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 145 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Church, Liverpool has the 2,558th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Church, Liverpool | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 382 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.8 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,282 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Church, Liverpool was highest in the year to July 2018 (464 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (322). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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 | 382 | 60.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 322 | 51.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 322 | 51.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 407 | 64.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 334 | 53.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 327 | 52.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 383 | 61.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 388 | 61.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 464 | 73.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 31 |
| June 2026 | 26 |
| May 2026 | 25 |
| April 2026 | 26 |
| March 2026 | 33 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 37 |
| December 2025 | 42 |
| November 2025 | 41 |
| October 2025 | 36 |
| September 2025 | 30 |
| August 2025 | 29 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Church, Liverpool 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 shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+134%) and vehicle crime (+38%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-69%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 145 | 23.1 | 0.67 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 68 | 10.8 | 1.31 | +134% |
| Public order | 35 | 5.6 | 0.84 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 4.6 | 0.94 | +38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 4.5 | 0.29 | +12% |
| Other theft | 21 | 3.3 | 0.52 | +50% |
| Drugs | 16 | 2.5 | 0.78 | +0% |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.1 | 0.59 | -32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 1.8 | 0.26 | -69% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.1 | 1.15 | +0% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.6 | 0.30 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.58 | -25% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | -83% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.09 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Church, Liverpool
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Church, Liverpool recorded 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 38.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Church, Liverpool
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Church, Liverpool recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 134% on the year before. It made up 17.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Church, Liverpool
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Church, Liverpool recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Church, Liverpool
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Church, Liverpool recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Church, Liverpool
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Church, Liverpool recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Church, Liverpool
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Church, Liverpool recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Church, Liverpool
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Church, Liverpool recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Church, Liverpool
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Church, Liverpool recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Church, Liverpool
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Church, Liverpool recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 69% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Church, Liverpool
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Church, Liverpool recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Church, Liverpool
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Church, Liverpool recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Church, Liverpool
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Church, Liverpool recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Church, Liverpool
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Church, Liverpool recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Church, Liverpool
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Church, Liverpool recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Church, Liverpool, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Church, Liverpool.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Church, Liverpool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penny Lane | 514 | 82.6 | +36% |
| Wavertree Garden Suburb | 446 | 72.8 | +20% |
| Wavertree Village | 314 | 71.8 | +18% |
| Calderstones | 169 | 28.1 | -54% |
| Smithdown | 1,419 | 93.6 | +54% |
| Greenbank Park | 596 | 96.8 | +59% |
| Childwall | 446 | 32.8 | -46% |
| Arundel | 629 | 107.5 | +77% |
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 Church, Liverpool over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Auckland Road | 54 |
| On or near Grange Terrace | 39 |
| On or near Queens Drive Mossley Hill | 29 |
| On or near Deepfield Road | 18 |
| On or near High Street | 16 |
| On or near Hallville Road | 15 |
| On or near Banstead Grove | 13 |
| On or near Newcastle Road | 13 |
| On or near Micklefield Road | 10 |
| On or near Meldrum Road | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Church, Liverpool 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 | 130 | 34.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 125 | 32.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 7.6% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 7.3% |
| Not recorded | 28 | 7.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 4.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Church, Liverpool has an estimated population of 6,282. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Church, Liverpool sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Church, Liverpool |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.8% |
| Social rented homes | 4.0% |
| Private rented homes | 23.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 |
Is Church, Liverpool a safe place to live?
Church, Liverpool recorded 60.8 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 Church, Liverpool?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (68).
Is crime in Church, Liverpool going up or down?
Recorded crime in Church, Liverpool was up 19% on the year before: 382 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 322 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Church, Liverpool?
Church, Liverpool 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 Church, Liverpool. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.