Crime in Dingle: statistics, rates and trends
1,334 crimes were recorded in Dingle in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before.
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1,334 crimes were recorded in Dingle in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 404 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Dingle has the 664th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Dingle | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,334 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 131.1 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,175 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Dingle was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,664 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,157). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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 | 1,334 | 131.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,157 | 113.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,353 | 133.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,375 | 135.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,511 | 148.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,664 | 163.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,534 | 150.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,394 | 137.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,498 | 147.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 142 |
| June 2026 | 110 |
| May 2026 | 112 |
| April 2026 | 104 |
| March 2026 | 91 |
| February 2026 | 77 |
| January 2026 | 134 |
| December 2025 | 111 |
| November 2025 | 96 |
| October 2025 | 132 |
| September 2025 | 114 |
| August 2025 | 111 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Dingle 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 shoplifting, drugs, public order.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+245%) and drugs (+69%). The largest falls were in other crime (-38%) and anti-social behaviour (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 404 | 39.7 | 1.16 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 175 | 17.2 | 2.08 | +65% |
| Drugs | 172 | 16.9 | 5.17 | +69% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 113 | 11.1 | 0.72 | -23% |
| Public order | 107 | 10.5 | 1.58 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 107 | 10.5 | 2.14 | +245% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 92 | 9.0 | 1.33 | +15% |
| Other theft | 65 | 6.4 | 1.00 | +0% |
| Burglary | 31 | 3.0 | 0.86 | +24% |
| Other crime | 20 | 2.0 | 0.93 | -38% |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.7 | 1.24 | +70% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.5 | 1.52 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.2 | 1.43 | +9% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 0.23 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Dingle
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Dingle recorded 404 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 30.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Dingle
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Dingle recorded 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 13.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Dingle
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Dingle recorded 172 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 69% on the year before. It made up 12.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Dingle
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Dingle recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Dingle
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Dingle recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Dingle
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Dingle recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 245% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Dingle
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Dingle recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Dingle
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Dingle recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Dingle
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Dingle recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Dingle
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Dingle recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Dingle
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Dingle recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Dingle
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Dingle recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Dingle
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Dingle recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Dingle
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Dingle recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Dingle, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Dingle.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dingle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toxteth | 794 | 97.0 | -26% |
| Princes Park | 1,298 | 145.2 | +11% |
| St Michaels | 570 | 79.9 | -39% |
| Sefton Park | 1,094 | 166.9 | +27% |
| Canning | 1,165 | 109.8 | -16% |
| City Centre South | 6,544 | 559.7 | +327% |
| Arundel | 629 | 107.5 | -18% |
| Edge Hill | 684 | 97.5 | -26% |
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 Dingle over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 117 |
| On or near Parking Area | 107 |
| On or near Baysdale Close | 38 |
| On or near Northumberland Grove | 33 |
| On or near Police Station | 30 |
| On or near Devonshire Road West | 29 |
| On or near Kelbey Close | 28 |
| On or near Rutter Street | 28 |
| On or near Stopford Street | 27 |
| On or near Star Street | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Dingle 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 | 438 | 32.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 375 | 28.1% |
| Under investigation | 133 | 10.0% |
| Not recorded | 113 | 8.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 102 | 7.6% |
| Local resolution | 92 | 6.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 2.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Dingle has an estimated population of 10,175. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Dingle sits in decile 1.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Dingle |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 26.3% |
| Social rented homes | 49.9% |
| Private rented homes | 23.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 78.3% |
Is Dingle a safe place to live?
Dingle recorded 131.1 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 Dingle?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 404 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (175).
Is crime in Dingle going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dingle was up 15% on the year before: 1,334 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,157 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Dingle?
Dingle 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 Dingle. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.