Crime in City Centre South: statistics, rates and trends
6,544 crimes were recorded in City Centre South in the 12 months to July 2026, 559.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in City Centre South at a glance
- Crime trends in City Centre South
- Types of crime in City Centre South
- City Centre South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in City Centre South
- What happened after crimes were reported in City Centre South
- Population and deprivation in City Centre South
- Questions about crime in City Centre South
- About this data
6,544 crimes were recorded in City Centre South in the 12 months to July 2026, 559.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,911 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, City Centre South has the 15th highest crime rate.
| Measure | City Centre South | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 6,544 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 559.7 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,691 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in City Centre South was highest in the year to July 2022 (7,882 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (4,855). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 | 6,544 | 559.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 6,147 | 525.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 6,138 | 525.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 5,881 | 503.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 7,882 | 674.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 4,855 | 415.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 5,380 | 460.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 6,039 | 516.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 6,072 | 519.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 523 |
| June 2026 | 471 |
| May 2026 | 565 |
| April 2026 | 544 |
| March 2026 | 655 |
| February 2026 | 447 |
| January 2026 | 562 |
| December 2025 | 598 |
| November 2025 | 596 |
| October 2025 | 563 |
| September 2025 | 513 |
| August 2025 | 507 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in City Centre South 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, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+112%) and bicycle theft (+51%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-16%) and robbery (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,911 | 163.5 | 4.77 | +15% |
| Drugs | 1,459 | 124.8 | 38.17 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 829 | 70.9 | 8.56 | +1% |
| Other theft | 511 | 43.7 | 6.84 | +8% |
| Public order | 481 | 41.1 | 6.19 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 390 | 33.4 | 2.17 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 210 | 18.0 | 2.65 | -16% |
| Theft from the person | 193 | 16.5 | 9.77 | -10% |
| Burglary | 146 | 12.5 | 3.53 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 138 | 11.8 | 2.40 | +112% |
| Other crime | 81 | 6.9 | 3.28 | +31% |
| Robbery | 74 | 6.3 | 4.69 | -11% |
| Possession of weapons | 65 | 5.6 | 5.73 | +3% |
| Bicycle theft | 56 | 4.8 | 5.82 | +51% |
Violence and sexual offences in City Centre South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. City Centre South recorded 1,911 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (163.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 29.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in City Centre South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. City Centre South recorded 1,459 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (124.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 22.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in City Centre South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. City Centre South recorded 829 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (70.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in City Centre South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. City Centre South recorded 511 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in City Centre South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. City Centre South recorded 481 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in City Centre South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. City Centre South recorded 390 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in City Centre South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. City Centre South recorded 210 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in City Centre South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. City Centre South recorded 193 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in City Centre South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. City Centre South recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in City Centre South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. City Centre South recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 112% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in City Centre South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. City Centre South recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in City Centre South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. City Centre South recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in City Centre South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. City Centre South recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in City Centre South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. City Centre South recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to City Centre South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to City Centre South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs City Centre South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownlow Hill | 7,816 | 634.0 | +13% |
| Canning | 1,165 | 109.8 | -80% |
| City Centre North | 3,000 | 294.8 | -47% |
| Toxteth | 794 | 97.0 | -83% |
| Everton West | 1,406 | 271.1 | -52% |
| Dingle | 1,334 | 131.1 | -77% |
| Princes Park | 1,298 | 145.2 | -74% |
| Vauxhall | 2,502 | 276.6 | -51% |
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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nightclub | 910 |
| On or near Paradise Street | 447 |
| On or near Parking Area | 375 |
| On or near Roe Alley | 307 |
| On or near Fleet Street | 274 |
| On or near David Lewis Street | 270 |
| On or near Wood Street | 245 |
| On or near A5040 | 235 |
| On or near Lawton Street | 223 |
| On or near College Lane | 141 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in City Centre South 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 | 1,955 | 29.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,592 | 24.3% |
| Local resolution | 975 | 14.9% |
| Under investigation | 587 | 9.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 569 | 8.7% |
| Not recorded | 390 | 6.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 201 | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 117 | 1.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 78 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 51 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 28 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% |
City Centre South has an estimated population of 11,691. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in City Centre South sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | City Centre South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 5.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 90.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 15.3% |
| Social rented homes | 16.8% |
| Private rented homes | 67.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
Is City Centre South a safe place to live?
City Centre South recorded 559.7 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 South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,911 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by drugs (1,459).
Is crime in City Centre South going up or down?
Recorded crime in City Centre South was up 6% on the year before: 6,544 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 6,147 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers City Centre South?
City Centre South 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.