Crime in Edge Hill: statistics, rates and trends
706 crimes were recorded in Edge Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 100.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Edge Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Edge Hill
- Types of crime in Edge Hill
- Edge Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Edge Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Edge Hill
- Demographics of Edge Hill
- Questions about crime in Edge Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (275), drugs (76) and public order (64) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,218th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Edge Hill | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 706 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 100.6 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,015 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Edge Hill peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,096 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (646). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 36%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 706 | 100.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 646 | 92.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 775 | 110.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 835 | 119.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 916 | 130.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,090 | 155.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 941 | 134.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 973 | 138.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,096 | 156.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 77 |
| July 2026 | 73 |
| June 2026 | 65 |
| May 2026 | 55 |
| April 2026 | 57 |
| March 2026 | 51 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 54 |
| December 2025 | 71 |
| November 2025 | 48 |
| October 2025 | 49 |
| September 2025 | 65 |
Compared with England and Wales, Edge Hill recorded notably more drugs (3.3 times the national rate), public order (37% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (35% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (57% below) and shoplifting (56% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 218 to 275.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 275 | 39.2 | 34.2 | +26% |
| Drugs | 76 | 10.8 | 3.3 | -6% |
| Public order | 64 | 9.1 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 8.0 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 47 | 6.7 | 5.0 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 | 6.6 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Other theft | 42 | 6.0 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Burglary | 29 | 4.1 | 3.6 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 3.7 | 8.5 | -4% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 2.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Edge Hill; the highest is Brownlow Hill (631.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Wavertree Village (72.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Edge Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arundel | 642 | 109.7 | +9% |
| Smithdown | 1,413 | 93.2 | -7% |
| Kensington & Fairfield | 3,350 | 156.2 | +55% |
| Princes Park | 1,298 | 145.2 | +44% |
| Canning | 1,187 | 111.9 | +11% |
| Wavertree Village | 316 | 72.3 | -28% |
| Toxteth | 797 | 97.3 | -3% |
| Brownlow Hill | 7,786 | 631.6 | +528% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Edge Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Wainwright Close” (38).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wainwright Close | 38 |
| On or near Lemon Close | 37 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 34 |
| On or near Bowmore Way | 25 |
| On or near Cranborne Road | 24 |
| On or near Back Holland Place | 22 |
| On or near Back Towerlands Street | 22 |
| On or near Cecil Street | 20 |
| On or near Wavertree Road | 20 |
| On or near Darrel Drive | 19 |
Of the 660 crimes in Edge Hill with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 46 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 248 | 37.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 213 | 32.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 40 | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Edge Hill has an estimated population of 7,015 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (22.2%, against 7.9%), more households without a car (49%, against 23%) and more social housing (33%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Edge Hill average decile 1.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Edge Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 45.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 22.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 49.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 33.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 32.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 33.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 58.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Edge Hill a safe place to live?
Edge Hill recorded 100.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,218th 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 Edge Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 275 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by drugs (76).
Is crime in Edge Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Edge Hill was up 9% on the year before: 706 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 646 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Edge Hill?
About 7,015 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.5% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Edge Hill?
Edge Hill 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.