Crime in Fazakerley North: statistics, rates and trends

321 crimes were recorded in Fazakerley North in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 163 reports (51% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Fazakerley North has the 2,032nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Fazakerley North was highest in the year to July 2021 (377 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (293). Over the whole period it fell 4%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Fazakerley North 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+20%).

The largest falls were in public order (-32%) and criminal damage and arson (-12%).

Violence and sexual offences in Fazakerley North

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Fazakerley North recorded 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 50.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Fazakerley North

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Fazakerley North recorded 30 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 12% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Fazakerley North

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Fazakerley North recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Fazakerley North

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Fazakerley North recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Fazakerley North

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Fazakerley North recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Fazakerley North

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Fazakerley North recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Fazakerley North

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Fazakerley North recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Fazakerley North

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Fazakerley North recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Fazakerley North

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Fazakerley North recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Fazakerley North

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Fazakerley North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Fazakerley North

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Fazakerley North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Fazakerley North

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Fazakerley North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Fazakerley North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Fazakerley North.

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 Fazakerley North over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Fazakerley North 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.

Fazakerley North has an estimated population of 4,289. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Fazakerley North sits in decile 4.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Fazakerley North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.