Crime in Dingle: statistics, rates and trends
1,334 crimes were recorded in Dingle in the 12 months to August 2026, 131.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (398), drugs (196) and shoplifting (174) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 659th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Dingle | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,334 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 131.1 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,175 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Dingle peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,630 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,207). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,334 | 131.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,207 | 118.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,304 | 128.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,361 | 133.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,494 | 146.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,630 | 160.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,595 | 156.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,395 | 137.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,508 | 148.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 111 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Dingle recorded notably more drugs (5.9 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.1 times the national rate) and shoplifting (2.0 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (31% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 36 to 106 and drugs rose from 103 to 196, while anti-social behaviour fell from 155 to 108 and other crime fell from 31 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 398 | 39.1 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Drugs | 196 | 19.3 | 3.3 | +90% |
| Shoplifting | 174 | 17.1 | 8.5 | +51% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 108 | 10.6 | 15.4 | -30% |
| Vehicle crime | 106 | 10.4 | 5.0 | +194% |
| Public order | 97 | 9.5 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 88 | 8.6 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Other theft | 65 | 6.4 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Burglary | 29 | 2.9 | 3.6 | +4% |
| Other crime | 22 | 2.2 | 2.1 | -29% |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 1.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Dingle; the highest is City Centre South (568.2 per 1,000) and the lowest St Michaels, Liverpool (84.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dingle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toxteth | 797 | 97.3 | -26% |
| Princes Park | 1,298 | 145.2 | +11% |
| St Michaels | 601 | 84.2 | -36% |
| Sefton Park | 1,087 | 165.8 | +26% |
| Canning | 1,187 | 111.9 | -15% |
| City Centre South | 6,643 | 568.2 | +333% |
| Arundel | 642 | 109.7 | -16% |
| Edge Hill | 706 | 100.6 | -23% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Dingle over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (124).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 124 |
| On or near Parking Area | 101 |
| On or near Baysdale Close | 35 |
| On or near Stopford Street | 32 |
| On or near Devonshire Road West | 30 |
| On or near Star Street | 30 |
| On or near Northumberland Grove | 29 |
| On or near Police Station | 28 |
| On or near Roper Street | 28 |
| On or near Rutter Street | 28 |
Of the 1,226 crimes in Dingle with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 108 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 434 | 35.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 380 | 31.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 111 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 107 | 8.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 106 | 8.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 42 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Dingle has an estimated population of 10,175 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (50%, against 17%), more households without a car (52%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (32%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Dingle average decile 1.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Dingle | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 32.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 52.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 26.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 49.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 78.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Dingle a safe place to live?
Dingle recorded 131.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 659th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Dingle?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 398 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by drugs (196).
Is crime in Dingle going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dingle was up 11% on the year before: 1,334 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,207 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Dingle?
About 10,175 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Dingle?
Dingle 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.