Crime in Fazakerley East: statistics, rates and trends
891 crimes were recorded in Fazakerley East in the 12 months to August 2026, 116.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Fazakerley East at a glance
- Crime trends in Fazakerley East
- Types of crime in Fazakerley East
- Fazakerley East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Fazakerley East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Fazakerley East
- Demographics of Fazakerley East
- Questions about crime in Fazakerley East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (391), anti-social behaviour (106) and criminal damage and arson (80) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 876th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Fazakerley East | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 891 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 116.7 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,633 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Fazakerley East peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,377 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (861). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 891 | 116.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 861 | 112.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 942 | 123.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,239 | 162.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,377 | 180.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,294 | 169.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,208 | 158.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,309 | 171.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,363 | 178.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 69 |
| July 2026 | 89 |
| June 2026 | 75 |
| May 2026 | 66 |
| April 2026 | 78 |
| March 2026 | 84 |
| February 2026 | 69 |
| January 2026 | 76 |
| December 2025 | 72 |
| November 2025 | 55 |
| October 2025 | 89 |
| September 2025 | 69 |
Compared with England and Wales, Fazakerley East recorded notably more drugs (2.6 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (55% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (50% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (29% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 21 to 26 and drugs rose from 56 to 66, while other theft fell from 77 to 63.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 391 | 51.2 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 106 | 13.9 | 15.4 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 80 | 10.5 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Public order | 75 | 9.8 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Drugs | 66 | 8.6 | 3.3 | +18% |
| Other theft | 63 | 8.3 | 6.4 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 3.5 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Burglary | 26 | 3.4 | 3.6 | +24% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 2.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 18 | 2.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Fazakerley East; the highest is Walton, Liverpool (165.9 per 1,000) and the lowest West Derby Muirhead (33.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fazakerley East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fazakerley West | 1,037 | 132.4 | +13% |
| Fazakerley North | 321 | 74.8 | -36% |
| Croxteth | 643 | 113.9 | -2% |
| Norris Green | 1,589 | 88.6 | -24% |
| Walton | 2,045 | 165.9 | +42% |
| Clubmoor East | 647 | 106.8 | -8% |
| Orrell Park | 671 | 112.1 | -4% |
| West Derby Muirhead | 137 | 33.6 | -71% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Fazakerley East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cardinal Gardens” (66).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cardinal Gardens | 66 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 49 |
| On or near Meres Road | 47 |
| On or near Haven Road | 37 |
| On or near Longmoor Close | 36 |
| On or near Ternhall Way | 29 |
| On or near Heronhall Road | 27 |
| On or near Newhall | 27 |
| On or near Dereham Crescent | 24 |
| On or near Greystone Road | 24 |
Of the 785 crimes in Fazakerley East with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 106 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 347 | 44.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 208 | 26.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 78 | 9.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 62 | 7.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
Fazakerley East has an estimated population of 7,633 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (32%, against 17%), more households without a car (38%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (28%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Fazakerley East average decile 1.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Fazakerley East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 37.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 31.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 36.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Fazakerley East a safe place to live?
Fazakerley East recorded 116.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 876th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Fazakerley East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 391 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (106).
Is crime in Fazakerley East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fazakerley East was up 3% on the year before: 891 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 861 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Fazakerley East?
About 7,633 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Fazakerley East?
Fazakerley East 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.