Crime in City Centre North: statistics, rates and trends
3,000 crimes were recorded in City Centre North in the 12 months to July 2026, 294.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in City Centre North at a glance
- Crime trends in City Centre North
- Types of crime in City Centre North
- City Centre North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in City Centre North
- What happened after crimes were reported in City Centre North
- Population and deprivation in City Centre North
- Questions about crime in City Centre North
- About this data
3,000 crimes were recorded in City Centre North in the 12 months to July 2026, 294.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 777 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, City Centre North has the 70th highest crime rate.
| Measure | City Centre North | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,000 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 294.8 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,176 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in City Centre North was highest in the year to July 2022 (3,111 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,874). Over the whole period it rose 59%, 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 | 3,000 | 294.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,594 | 254.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,756 | 270.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,765 | 271.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,111 | 305.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,369 | 232.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,874 | 184.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,024 | 198.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,882 | 184.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 254 |
| June 2026 | 263 |
| May 2026 | 263 |
| April 2026 | 214 |
| March 2026 | 219 |
| February 2026 | 195 |
| January 2026 | 186 |
| December 2025 | 262 |
| November 2025 | 289 |
| October 2025 | 299 |
| September 2025 | 249 |
| August 2025 | 307 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in City Centre North 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 violence and sexual offences, drugs, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+101%) and robbery (+76%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 777 | 76.4 | 2.23 | -7% |
| Drugs | 534 | 52.5 | 16.05 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 329 | 32.3 | 2.11 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 258 | 25.4 | 3.06 | +76% |
| Vehicle crime | 255 | 25.1 | 5.09 | +101% |
| Public order | 224 | 22.0 | 3.31 | -7% |
| Other theft | 173 | 17.0 | 2.66 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 153 | 15.0 | 2.22 | +19% |
| Burglary | 109 | 10.7 | 3.03 | +38% |
| Other crime | 54 | 5.3 | 2.51 | +17% |
| Bicycle theft | 48 | 4.7 | 5.73 | +41% |
| Robbery | 37 | 3.6 | 2.69 | +76% |
| Theft from the person | 28 | 2.8 | 1.63 | +22% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 2.1 | 2.13 | -9% |
Violence and sexual offences in City Centre North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. City Centre North recorded 777 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (76.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 25.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in City Centre North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. City Centre North recorded 534 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (52.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 17.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in City Centre North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. City Centre North recorded 329 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in City Centre North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. City Centre North recorded 258 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 76% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in City Centre North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. City Centre North recorded 255 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 101% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in City Centre North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. City Centre North recorded 224 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in City Centre North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. City Centre North recorded 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in City Centre North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. City Centre North recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in City Centre North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. City Centre North recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in City Centre North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. City Centre North recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in City Centre North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. City Centre North recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in City Centre North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. City Centre North recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 76% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in City Centre North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. City Centre North recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in City Centre North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. City Centre North recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to City Centre North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to City Centre North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs City Centre North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall | 2,502 | 276.6 | -6% |
| City Centre South | 6,544 | 559.7 | +90% |
| Brownlow Hill | 7,816 | 634.0 | +115% |
| Everton West | 1,406 | 271.1 | -8% |
| Canning | 1,165 | 109.8 | -63% |
| Everton North | 792 | 109.1 | -63% |
| Toxteth | 794 | 97.0 | -67% |
| Everton East | 997 | 129.0 | -56% |
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 City Centre North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 277 |
| On or near Princes Gardens | 169 |
| On or near Johnson Street | 143 |
| On or near Castle Hill | 133 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 128 |
| On or near Pall Mall | 116 |
| On or near Nightclub | 99 |
| On or near Fazakerley Street | 93 |
| On or near Red Cross Street | 84 |
| On or near Mann Island | 65 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in City Centre North 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 | 876 | 29.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 708 | 23.6% |
| Not recorded | 329 | 11.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 284 | 9.5% |
| Local resolution | 282 | 9.4% |
| Under investigation | 268 | 8.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 148 | 4.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 49 | 1.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 36 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% |
City Centre North has an estimated population of 10,176. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in City Centre North sits in decile 6.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | City Centre North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 3.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 95.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 1.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 18.7% |
| Social rented homes | 5.2% |
| Private rented homes | 76.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 |
Is City Centre North a safe place to live?
City Centre North recorded 294.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 City Centre North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 777 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by drugs (534).
Is crime in City Centre North going up or down?
Recorded crime in City Centre North was up 16% on the year before: 3,000 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,594 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers City Centre North?
City Centre North 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 City Centre North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.