Crime in Everton East: statistics, rates and trends
997 crimes were recorded in Everton East in the 12 months to July 2026, 129.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Everton East at a glance
- Crime trends in Everton East
- Types of crime in Everton East
- Everton East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Everton East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Everton East
- Population and deprivation in Everton East
- Questions about crime in Everton East
- About this data
997 crimes were recorded in Everton East in the 12 months to July 2026, 129.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 405 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Everton East has the 689th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Everton East | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 997 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 129.0 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,727 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Everton East was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,563 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (997). Over the whole period it fell 23%, 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 | 997 | 129.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,206 | 156.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,186 | 153.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,240 | 160.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,558 | 201.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,563 | 202.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,221 | 158.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,371 | 177.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,302 | 168.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 88 |
| June 2026 | 91 |
| May 2026 | 95 |
| April 2026 | 93 |
| March 2026 | 67 |
| February 2026 | 79 |
| January 2026 | 76 |
| December 2025 | 85 |
| November 2025 | 59 |
| October 2025 | 82 |
| September 2025 | 92 |
| August 2025 | 90 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Everton East 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 violence and sexual offences, drugs, public order.
The largest increases were in other theft (+44%) and other crime (+22%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-51%) and anti-social behaviour (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 405 | 52.4 | 1.53 | -16% |
| Drugs | 120 | 15.5 | 4.75 | -19% |
| Public order | 93 | 12.0 | 1.81 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 9.7 | 1.43 | -30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 53 | 6.9 | 0.45 | -31% |
| Other theft | 52 | 6.7 | 1.05 | +44% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 6.3 | 1.29 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 5.2 | 0.62 | -51% |
| Burglary | 33 | 4.3 | 1.21 | -15% |
| Other crime | 33 | 4.3 | 2.02 | +22% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 2.2 | 2.27 | +21% |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.9 | 1.44 | +7% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.9 | 0.54 | -12% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.6 | 0.79 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Everton East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Everton East recorded 405 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (52.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 40.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Everton East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Everton East recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Everton East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Everton East recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Everton East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Everton East recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Everton East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Everton East recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Everton East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Everton East recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Everton East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Everton East recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Everton East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Everton East recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Everton East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Everton East recorded 33 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 15% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Everton East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Everton East recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Everton East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Everton East recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Everton East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Everton East recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Everton East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Everton East recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Everton East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Everton East recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Everton East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Everton East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Everton East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everton North | 792 | 109.1 | -15% |
| Tuebrook Breckside Park | 1,160 | 161.6 | +25% |
| Kensington & Fairfield | 3,329 | 155.3 | +20% |
| Anfield | 1,687 | 118.6 | -8% |
| Everton West | 1,406 | 271.1 | +110% |
| Tuebrook Larkhill | 685 | 86.2 | -33% |
| Brownlow Hill | 7,816 | 634.0 | +391% |
| Vauxhall | 2,502 | 276.6 | +114% |
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 Everton East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near A5089 | 87 |
| On or near Supermarket | 43 |
| On or near Breck Road | 42 |
| On or near Sedley Street | 29 |
| On or near Henglers Close | 23 |
| On or near Barnes Street | 23 |
| On or near Churton Court | 23 |
| On or near Queens Court | 22 |
| On or near Hygeia Street | 22 |
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Everton East 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 | 386 | 38.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 239 | 24.0% |
| Under investigation | 110 | 11.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 95 | 9.5% |
| Not recorded | 53 | 5.3% |
| Local resolution | 53 | 5.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 2.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Everton East has an estimated population of 7,727. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Everton East sits in decile 1.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Everton East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 25.5% |
| Social rented homes | 50.2% |
| Private rented homes | 24.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 100.0% |
Is Everton East a safe place to live?
Everton East recorded 129.0 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 Everton East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 405 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by drugs (120).
Is crime in Everton East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Everton East was down 17% on the year before: 997 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,206 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Everton East?
Everton East 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 Everton East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.