Crime in Fazakerley North: statistics, rates and trends
321 crimes were recorded in Fazakerley North in the 12 months to August 2026, 74.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Fazakerley North at a glance
- Crime trends in Fazakerley North
- Types of crime in Fazakerley North
- Fazakerley North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Fazakerley North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Fazakerley North
- Demographics of Fazakerley North
- Questions about crime in Fazakerley North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (164), criminal damage and arson (29) and public order (23) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,030th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Fazakerley North | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 321 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.8 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,289 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Fazakerley North peaked in the year to August 2021 (361 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (294). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 321 | 74.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 322 | 75.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 294 | 68.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 314 | 73.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 354 | 82.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 361 | 84.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 328 | 76.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 298 | 69.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 351 | 81.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 25 |
| July 2026 | 18 |
| June 2026 | 18 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 28 |
| March 2026 | 28 |
| February 2026 | 30 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 27 |
| November 2025 | 27 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 48 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (67% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 135 to 164, while public order fell from 39 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 164 | 38.2 | 34.2 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 6.8 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Public order | 23 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 5.1 | 15.4 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 4.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 16 | 3.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 3.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 14 | 3.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Fazakerley North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fazakerley North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fazakerley West | 1,037 | 132.4 | +77% |
| Fazakerley East | 891 | 116.7 | +56% |
| Orrell Park | 671 | 112.1 | +50% |
| Walton | 2,045 | 165.9 | +122% |
| Clubmoor West | 627 | 112.6 | +51% |
| Clubmoor East | 647 | 106.8 | +43% |
| Norris Green | 1,589 | 88.6 | +18% |
| County | 2,183 | 168.6 | +125% |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Fazakerley North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (44).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 44 |
| On or near Elmcroft Close | 28 |
| On or near South Road | 26 |
| On or near Seventh Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Sixth Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Fourth Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Wareing Road | 11 |
| On or near Warbreck Moor | 10 |
| On or near Coerton Road | 9 |
| On or near Damsire Way | 8 |
Of the 299 crimes in Fazakerley North with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 22 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 139 | 46.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 74 | 24.7% | 35.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 9.4% | 2.5% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 8.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 2.3% | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Fazakerley North has an estimated population of 4,289 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (9.2%, against 17.1%) and more households without a car (29%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Fazakerley North average decile 4.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Fazakerley North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Fazakerley North a safe place to live?
Fazakerley North recorded 74.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,030th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Fazakerley North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 164 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (29).
Is crime in Fazakerley North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fazakerley North was almost unchanged on the year before: 321 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 322 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Fazakerley North?
About 4,289 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Fazakerley North?
Fazakerley North 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.