Crime in Fazakerley West: statistics, rates and trends
1,037 crimes were recorded in Fazakerley West in the 12 months to August 2026, 132.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Fazakerley West at a glance
- Crime trends in Fazakerley West
- Types of crime in Fazakerley West
- Fazakerley West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Fazakerley West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Fazakerley West
- Demographics of Fazakerley West
- Questions about crime in Fazakerley West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (552), public order (92) and other crime (91) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 634th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Fazakerley West | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,037 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 132.4 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,831 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Fazakerley West peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,361 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (911). 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 | 1,037 | 132.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 992 | 126.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 911 | 116.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,246 | 159.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,361 | 173.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,190 | 152.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,150 | 146.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,101 | 140.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,142 | 145.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 74 |
| July 2026 | 103 |
| June 2026 | 109 |
| May 2026 | 92 |
| April 2026 | 74 |
| March 2026 | 106 |
| February 2026 | 80 |
| January 2026 | 95 |
| December 2025 | 68 |
| November 2025 | 81 |
| October 2025 | 81 |
| September 2025 | 74 |
Compared with England and Wales, Fazakerley West recorded notably more other crime (5.5 times the national rate), violence and sexual offences (2.1 times the national rate) and drugs (2.0 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (58% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 66 to 91, while anti-social behaviour fell from 65 to 51.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 552 | 70.5 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Public order | 92 | 11.7 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Other crime | 91 | 11.6 | 2.1 | +38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 84 | 10.7 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 6.5 | 15.4 | -22% |
| Drugs | 51 | 6.5 | 3.3 | -4% |
| Other theft | 46 | 5.9 | 6.4 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 4.1 | 5.0 | +7% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Fazakerley West; the highest is Walton, Liverpool (165.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Fazakerley North (74.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fazakerley West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fazakerley North | 321 | 74.8 | -43% |
| Walton | 2,045 | 165.9 | +25% |
| Fazakerley East | 891 | 116.7 | -12% |
| Clubmoor East | 647 | 106.8 | -19% |
| Clubmoor West | 627 | 112.6 | -15% |
| Norris Green | 1,589 | 88.6 | -33% |
| Orrell Park | 671 | 112.1 | -15% |
| Croxteth | 643 | 113.9 | -14% |
The 10 locations below account for 62% of the crime recorded in Fazakerley West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Dyson Hall Drive” (234).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dyson Hall Drive | 234 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 179 |
| On or near Hospital | 37 |
| On or near First Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Tilston Close | 31 |
| On or near Bulford Road | 30 |
| On or near Parking Area | 30 |
| On or near Waresley Crescent | 29 |
| On or near Landford Place | 25 |
| On or near Coniston Close | 21 |
Of the 986 crimes in Fazakerley West with a recorded outcome, 18% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 51 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 441 | 44.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 180 | 18.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 160 | 16.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 70 | 7.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 50 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 23 | 2.3% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Fazakerley West has an estimated population of 7,831 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (38%, against 23%), more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%) and fewer retired residents (14%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Fazakerley West average decile 2.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Fazakerley West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 37.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 38.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Fazakerley West a safe place to live?
Fazakerley West recorded 132.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 634th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Fazakerley West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 552 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (92).
Is crime in Fazakerley West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fazakerley West was up 5% on the year before: 1,037 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 992 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Fazakerley West?
About 7,831 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Fazakerley West?
Fazakerley West 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.