Crime in Croxteth Country Park: statistics, rates and trends
296 crimes were recorded in Croxteth Country Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 42.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Croxteth Country Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Croxteth Country Park
- Types of crime in Croxteth Country Park
- Croxteth Country Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Croxteth Country Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Croxteth Country Park
- Demographics of Croxteth Country Park
- Questions about crime in Croxteth Country Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (145), anti-social behaviour (40) and criminal damage and arson (30) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,354th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Croxteth Country Park | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 296 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.3 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,991 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Croxteth Country Park peaked in the year to August 2022 (503 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (288). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 296 | 42.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 288 | 41.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 317 | 45.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 428 | 61.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 503 | 71.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 469 | 67.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 401 | 57.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 307 | 43.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 394 | 56.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 25 |
| July 2026 | 28 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 25 |
| April 2026 | 38 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 23 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (63% below) and public order (51% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 52 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 145 | 20.7 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 5.7 | 15.4 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 4.3 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Public order | 23 | 3.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 13 | 1.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Croxteth Country Park; the highest is Fazakerley East (116.7 per 1,000) and the lowest West Derby Muirhead (33.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Croxteth Country Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croxteth | 643 | 113.9 | +169% |
| West Derby Muirhead | 137 | 33.6 | -21% |
| West Derby Deysbrook | 406 | 84.2 | +99% |
| Yew Tree | 1,018 | 80.6 | +90% |
| Norris Green | 1,589 | 88.6 | +109% |
| West Derby Leyfield | 505 | 66.0 | +56% |
| Fazakerley East | 891 | 116.7 | +176% |
| Sandfield Park | 670 | 84.5 | +99% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Croxteth Country Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Haddon Walk” (18).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Haddon Walk | 18 |
| On or near Oaksmeade Close | 16 |
| On or near Trispen Walk | 15 |
| On or near Newholme Close | 13 |
| On or near Throne Road | 9 |
| On or near Boxtree Close | 8 |
| On or near Minton Close | 8 |
| On or near Armill Road | 7 |
| On or near Radiant Close | 7 |
| On or near Sceptre Road | 7 |
Of the 256 crimes in Croxteth Country Park with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 40 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 133 | 52.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 64 | 25.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 23 | 9.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Croxteth Country Park has an estimated population of 6,991 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.3%, against 17.1%), less private renting (13%, against 20%) and fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Croxteth Country Park average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Croxteth Country Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Croxteth Country Park a safe place to live?
Croxteth Country Park recorded 42.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,354th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Croxteth Country Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 145 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (40).
Is crime in Croxteth Country Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Croxteth Country Park was up 3% on the year before: 296 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 288 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Croxteth Country Park?
About 6,991 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Croxteth Country Park?
Croxteth Country Park 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.