Crime in County: statistics, rates and trends
2,202 crimes were recorded in County in the 12 months to July 2026, 170.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
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2,202 crimes were recorded in County in the 12 months to July 2026, 170.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 922 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, County has the 300th highest crime rate.
| Measure | County | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,202 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 170.1 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,948 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in County was highest in the year to July 2021 (3,225 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (2,202). Over the whole period it fell 17%, 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 | 2,202 | 170.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,306 | 178.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,261 | 174.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,639 | 203.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,917 | 225.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,225 | 249.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,894 | 223.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,580 | 199.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,666 | 205.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 206 |
| June 2026 | 182 |
| May 2026 | 187 |
| April 2026 | 175 |
| March 2026 | 164 |
| February 2026 | 166 |
| January 2026 | 204 |
| December 2025 | 181 |
| November 2025 | 177 |
| October 2025 | 184 |
| September 2025 | 166 |
| August 2025 | 210 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in County 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, public order, drugs.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+84%) and possession of weapons (+27%). The largest falls were in drugs (-30%) and anti-social behaviour (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 922 | 71.2 | 2.08 | -6% |
| Public order | 223 | 17.2 | 2.59 | -13% |
| Drugs | 212 | 16.4 | 5.01 | -30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 187 | 14.4 | 2.13 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 145 | 11.2 | 1.35 | +84% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 120 | 9.3 | 0.60 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 92 | 7.1 | 1.44 | +19% |
| Other theft | 91 | 7.0 | 1.10 | -1% |
| Burglary | 57 | 4.4 | 1.24 | -19% |
| Other crime | 57 | 4.4 | 2.08 | -8% |
| Robbery | 45 | 3.5 | 2.57 | +150% |
| Possession of weapons | 28 | 2.2 | 2.23 | +27% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.9 | 0.55 | +71% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.8 | 1.03 | -8% |
Violence and sexual offences in County
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. County recorded 922 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (71.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 41.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in County
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. County recorded 223 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in County
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. County recorded 212 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in County
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. County recorded 187 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in County
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. County recorded 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 84% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in County
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. County recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in County
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. County recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in County
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. County recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in County
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. County recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in County
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. County recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in County
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. County recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in County
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. County recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in County
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. County recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in County
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. County recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to County, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to County.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkdale East | 700 | 196.2 | +15% |
| Clubmoor West | 617 | 110.9 | -35% |
| Kirkdale West | 1,286 | 181.4 | +7% |
| Walton | 2,096 | 170.0 | -0% |
| Anfield | 1,687 | 118.6 | -30% |
| Everton North | 792 | 109.1 | -36% |
| Clubmoor East | 656 | 108.3 | -36% |
| Orrell Park | 698 | 116.6 | -31% |
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 County over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 124 |
| On or near Elton Street | 122 |
| On or near Springfield Square | 83 |
| On or near A59 | 48 |
| On or near City Road | 43 |
| On or near Parking Area | 41 |
| On or near Mandeville Street | 40 |
| On or near Muriel Street | 39 |
| On or near Oxton Street | 39 |
| On or near County Road | 39 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in County 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 900 | 40.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 540 | 24.5% |
| Under investigation | 224 | 10.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 167 | 7.6% |
| Not recorded | 120 | 5.4% |
| Local resolution | 91 | 4.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 56 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 56 | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 23 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.2% |
County has an estimated population of 12,948. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in County sits in decile 1.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | County |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.4% |
| Private rented homes | 37.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 91.2% |
Is County a safe place to live?
County recorded 170.1 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 County?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 922 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (223).
Is crime in County going up or down?
Recorded crime in County was down 5% on the year before: 2,202 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,306 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers County?
County 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 County. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.