Crime in Edge Hill: statistics, rates and trends
684 crimes were recorded in Edge Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Edge Hill
- Questions about crime in Edge Hill
- About this data
684 crimes were recorded in Edge Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 265 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Edge Hill has the 1,307th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Edge Hill | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 684 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.5 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,015 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Edge Hill was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,094 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (655). Over the whole period it fell 37%, 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 | 684 | 97.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 655 | 93.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 768 | 109.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 852 | 121.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 940 | 134.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,079 | 153.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 920 | 131.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 996 | 142.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,094 | 156.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 55 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Edge Hill 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 drugs, public order, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+19%) and vehicle crime (+15%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-24%) and criminal damage and arson (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 265 | 37.8 | 1.10 | +19% |
| Drugs | 77 | 11.0 | 3.36 | -8% |
| Public order | 60 | 8.6 | 1.29 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 7.0 | 1.03 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 47 | 6.7 | 1.36 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 6.4 | 0.42 | +0% |
| Other theft | 43 | 6.1 | 0.96 | +13% |
| Burglary | 30 | 4.3 | 1.21 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 3.1 | 0.38 | -24% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 2.1 | 2.60 | +150% |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.1 | 1.01 | +0% |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.6 | 1.16 | -8% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.44 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.17 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Edge Hill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Edge Hill recorded 265 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 38.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Edge Hill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Edge Hill recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Edge Hill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Edge Hill recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Edge Hill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Edge Hill recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Edge Hill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Edge Hill recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Edge Hill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Edge Hill recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Edge Hill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Edge Hill recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Edge Hill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Edge Hill recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Edge Hill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Edge Hill recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Edge Hill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Edge Hill recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Edge Hill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Edge Hill recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Edge Hill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Edge Hill recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Edge Hill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Edge Hill recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Edge Hill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Edge Hill recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Edge Hill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Edge Hill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Edge Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arundel | 629 | 107.5 | +10% |
| Smithdown | 1,419 | 93.6 | -4% |
| Kensington & Fairfield | 3,329 | 155.3 | +59% |
| Princes Park | 1,298 | 145.2 | +49% |
| Canning | 1,165 | 109.8 | +13% |
| Wavertree Village | 314 | 71.8 | -26% |
| Toxteth | 794 | 97.0 | -1% |
| Brownlow Hill | 7,816 | 634.0 | +550% |
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 Edge Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wainwright Close | 40 |
| On or near Lemon Close | 33 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 26 |
| On or near Cranborne Road | 24 |
| On or near Back Holland Place | 23 |
| On or near Bowmore Way | 23 |
| On or near Back Towerlands Street | 22 |
| On or near Cecil Street | 20 |
| On or near Wavertree Road | 20 |
| On or near Old College Place | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Edge Hill 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 246 | 36.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 202 | 29.5% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 10.8% |
| Not recorded | 45 | 6.6% |
| Local resolution | 38 | 5.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 4.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 3.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% |
Edge Hill has an estimated population of 7,015. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Edge Hill sits in decile 1.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Edge Hill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 70.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 33.5% |
| Social rented homes | 32.9% |
| Private rented homes | 33.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 58.9% |
Is Edge Hill a safe place to live?
Edge Hill recorded 97.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Edge Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 265 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by drugs (77).
Is crime in Edge Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Edge Hill was up 4% on the year before: 684 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 655 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Edge Hill?
Edge Hill 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 Edge Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.