Crime in Croxteth: statistics, rates and trends
643 crimes were recorded in Croxteth in the 12 months to August 2026, 113.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (268), public order (70) and anti-social behaviour (61) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 935th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Croxteth | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 643 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 113.9 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,644 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Croxteth peaked in the year to August 2023 (882 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (620). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 643 | 113.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 639 | 113.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 635 | 112.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 882 | 156.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 690 | 122.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 694 | 123.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 728 | 129.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 620 | 109.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 706 | 125.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 59 |
| July 2026 | 67 |
| June 2026 | 63 |
| May 2026 | 54 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 58 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 54 |
| December 2025 | 48 |
| November 2025 | 47 |
| October 2025 | 66 |
| September 2025 | 53 |
Compared with England and Wales, Croxteth recorded notably more drugs (3.1 times the national rate), public order (86% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (47% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (50% below) and anti-social behaviour (30% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 34 to 57 and vehicle crime rose from 21 to 28, while anti-social behaviour fell from 115 to 61 and public order fell from 94 to 70.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 268 | 47.5 | 34.2 | +24% |
| Public order | 70 | 12.4 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 | 10.8 | 15.4 | -47% |
| Drugs | 57 | 10.1 | 3.3 | +68% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 9.9 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 5.0 | 5.0 | +33% |
| Other theft | 27 | 4.8 | 6.4 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 4.3 | 8.5 | +4% |
| Burglary | 17 | 3.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Croxteth; the highest is Fazakerley West (132.4 per 1,000) and the lowest West Derby Muirhead (33.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Croxteth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croxteth Country Park | 296 | 42.3 | -63% |
| West Derby Muirhead | 137 | 33.6 | -70% |
| Norris Green | 1,589 | 88.6 | -22% |
| Fazakerley East | 891 | 116.7 | +2% |
| West Derby Deysbrook | 406 | 84.2 | -26% |
| Fazakerley West | 1,037 | 132.4 | +16% |
| Clubmoor East | 647 | 106.8 | -6% |
| Sandfield Park | 670 | 84.5 | -26% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Croxteth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (69).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 69 |
| On or near Altbridge Park | 53 |
| On or near East Lancashire Road | 53 |
| On or near Dragon Close | 23 |
| On or near Oakgate Close | 20 |
| On or near Hebden Parade | 18 |
| On or near Garter Close | 17 |
| On or near Mullion Road | 17 |
| On or near Freme Close | 16 |
| On or near Rose Bailey Close | 16 |
Of the 582 crimes in Croxteth with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 61 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 242 | 41.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 170 | 29.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 65 | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 4.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
Croxteth has an estimated population of 5,644 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (48%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (37%, against 18%) and more households without a car (43%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Croxteth average decile 1.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Croxteth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 45.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 37.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 43.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 48.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 100.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Croxteth a safe place to live?
Croxteth recorded 113.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 935th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and public order.
What is the most common crime in Croxteth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 268 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (70).
Is crime in Croxteth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Croxteth was almost unchanged on the year before: 643 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 639 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Croxteth?
About 5,644 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Croxteth?
Croxteth 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.