Crime in City Centre South: statistics, rates and trends
6,643 crimes were recorded in City Centre South in the 12 months to August 2026, 568.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of City Centre South
- Questions about crime in City Centre South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,917), drugs (1,561) and shoplifting (814) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 14th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | City Centre South | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 6,643 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 568.2 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,691 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in City Centre South peaked in the year to August 2022 (7,706 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (4,984). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 6,643 | 568.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 6,130 | 524.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 6,201 | 530.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 5,893 | 504.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 7,706 | 659.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 4,984 | 426.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 5,367 | 459.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 5,989 | 512.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 6,145 | 525.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 606 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, City Centre South recorded notably more drugs (40.8 times the national rate), theft from the person (9.8 times the national rate) and shoplifting (8.2 times the national rate). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 73 to 130 and bicycle theft rose from 38 to 54, while robbery fell from 90 to 68.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,917 | 164.0 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Drugs | 1,561 | 133.5 | 3.3 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 814 | 69.6 | 8.5 | 0% |
| Other theft | 510 | 43.6 | 6.4 | +6% |
| Public order | 484 | 41.4 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 405 | 34.6 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 214 | 18.3 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Theft from the person | 193 | 16.5 | 1.7 | -6% |
| Burglary | 143 | 12.2 | 3.6 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 130 | 11.1 | 5.0 | +78% |
| Other crime | 80 | 6.8 | 2.1 | +21% |
| Possession of weapons | 70 | 6.0 | 1.0 | +13% |
| Robbery | 68 | 5.8 | 1.4 | -24% |
| Bicycle theft | 54 | 4.6 | 0.8 | +42% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than City Centre South; 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 South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownlow Hill | 7,786 | 631.6 | +11% |
| Canning | 1,187 | 111.9 | -80% |
| City Centre North | 2,983 | 293.1 | -48% |
| Toxteth | 797 | 97.3 | -83% |
| Everton West | 1,387 | 267.5 | -53% |
| Dingle | 1,334 | 131.1 | -77% |
| Princes Park | 1,298 | 145.2 | -74% |
| Vauxhall | 2,471 | 273.2 | -52% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in City Centre South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Nightclub” (919).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nightclub | 919 |
| On or near Paradise Street | 425 |
| On or near Parking Area | 378 |
| On or near Roe Alley | 313 |
| On or near David Lewis Street | 284 |
| On or near Fleet Street | 271 |
| On or near A5040 | 247 |
| On or near Wood Street | 244 |
| On or near Lawton Street | 220 |
| On or near Leece Street | 142 |
Of the 6,238 crimes in City Centre South with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 405 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,941 | 31.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,563 | 25.1% | 34.5% |
| Local resolution | 1,045 | 16.8% | 3.1% |
| Under investigation | 628 | 10.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 581 | 9.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 212 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 120 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 71 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 48 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 28 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
City Centre South has an estimated population of 11,691 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (34.2%, against 7.9%), more private renting (68%, against 20%) and more households without a car (62%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up City Centre South average decile 4.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | City Centre South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 5.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 7.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 4.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 34.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 50.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 61.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 15.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 67.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is City Centre South a safe place to live?
City Centre South recorded 568.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 14th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and theft from the person.
What is the most common crime in City Centre South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,917 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by drugs (1,561).
Is crime in City Centre South going up or down?
Recorded crime in City Centre South was up 8% on the year before: 6,643 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 6,130 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of City Centre South?
About 11,691 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 4.4% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers City Centre South?
City Centre South 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.