Crime in City Centre North: statistics, rates and trends
2,983 crimes were recorded in City Centre North in the 12 months to August 2026, 293.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of City Centre North
- Questions about crime in City Centre North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (779), drugs (560) and anti-social behaviour (343) made up 56% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 75th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | City Centre North | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,983 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 293.1 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,176 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in City Centre North peaked in the year to August 2022 (3,242 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,897). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 57%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,983 | 293.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,691 | 264.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,763 | 271.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,647 | 260.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,242 | 318.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,378 | 233.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,897 | 186.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,016 | 198.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,897 | 186.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 290 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, City Centre North recorded notably more drugs (16.8 times the national rate), bicycle theft (5.6 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (4.5 times the national rate). On the year before, bicycle theft rose from 31 to 47 and shoplifting rose from 168 to 252, while theft from the person fell from 29 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 779 | 76.6 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Drugs | 560 | 55.0 | 3.3 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 343 | 33.7 | 15.4 | +24% |
| Shoplifting | 252 | 24.8 | 8.5 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 227 | 22.3 | 5.0 | +49% |
| Public order | 217 | 21.3 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Other theft | 182 | 17.9 | 6.4 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 138 | 13.6 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Burglary | 104 | 10.2 | 3.6 | +24% |
| Other crime | 57 | 5.6 | 2.1 | +27% |
| Bicycle theft | 47 | 4.6 | 0.8 | +52% |
| Robbery | 33 | 3.2 | 1.4 | +14% |
| Possession of weapons | 22 | 2.2 | 1.0 | -4% |
| Theft from the person | 22 | 2.2 | 1.7 | -24% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than City Centre North; the highest is Brownlow Hill (631.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Toxteth (97.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs City Centre North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall | 2,471 | 273.2 | -7% |
| City Centre South | 6,643 | 568.2 | +94% |
| Brownlow Hill | 7,786 | 631.6 | +115% |
| Everton West | 1,387 | 267.5 | -9% |
| Canning | 1,187 | 111.9 | -62% |
| Everton North | 795 | 109.5 | -63% |
| Toxteth | 797 | 97.3 | -67% |
| Everton East | 1,009 | 130.6 | -55% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in City Centre North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (266).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 266 |
| On or near Princes Gardens | 164 |
| On or near Johnson Street | 152 |
| On or near Castle Hill | 129 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 125 |
| On or near Pall Mall | 122 |
| On or near Nightclub | 114 |
| On or near Fazakerley Street | 85 |
| On or near Red Cross Street | 79 |
| On or near Old Ropery | 65 |
Of the 2,640 crimes in City Centre North with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 11% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 343 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 845 | 32.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 688 | 26.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 283 | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 282 | 10.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 279 | 10.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 153 | 5.8% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 56 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 35 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
City Centre North has an estimated population of 10,176 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (47.5%, against 7.9%), more private renting (76%, against 20%) and more households without a car (64%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up City Centre North average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | City Centre North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 3.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 1.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 8.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 2.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 47.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 5.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 64.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 18.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 76.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is City Centre North a safe place to live?
City Centre North recorded 293.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 75th 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 City Centre North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 779 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by drugs (560).
Is crime in City Centre North going up or down?
Recorded crime in City Centre North was up 11% on the year before: 2,983 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,691 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of City Centre North?
About 10,176 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 1.4% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers City Centre North?
City Centre North 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.