Crime in Fazakerley West: statistics, rates and trends
1,049 crimes were recorded in Fazakerley West in the 12 months to July 2026, 134.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Fazakerley West
- Questions about crime in Fazakerley West
- About this data
1,049 crimes were recorded in Fazakerley West in the 12 months to July 2026, 134.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 547 reports (52% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Fazakerley West has the 606th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Fazakerley West | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,049 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 134.0 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,831 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Fazakerley West was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,351 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (928). Over the whole period it fell 7%, 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 | 1,049 | 134.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 996 | 127.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 928 | 118.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,260 | 160.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,351 | 172.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,203 | 153.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,111 | 141.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,108 | 141.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,133 | 144.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 86 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Fazakerley West 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, public order, other crime.
The largest increases were in other crime (+34%) and public order (+11%). The largest falls were in burglary (-52%) and drugs (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 547 | 69.9 | 2.04 | +8% |
| Public order | 97 | 12.4 | 1.86 | +11% |
| Other crime | 87 | 11.1 | 5.26 | +34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 85 | 10.9 | 1.60 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 | 7.7 | 0.50 | -6% |
| Other theft | 49 | 6.3 | 0.98 | -9% |
| Drugs | 48 | 6.1 | 1.87 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 4.2 | 0.86 | +3% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.5 | 1.58 | +20% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.3 | 0.36 | -52% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 1.0 | 1.24 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.6 | 0.38 | +400% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 0.38 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.5 | 0.06 | +300% |
Violence and sexual offences in Fazakerley West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Fazakerley West recorded 547 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (69.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 52.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Fazakerley West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Fazakerley West recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Fazakerley West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Fazakerley West recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Fazakerley West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Fazakerley West recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Fazakerley West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Fazakerley West recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Fazakerley West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Fazakerley West recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Fazakerley West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Fazakerley West recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Fazakerley West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Fazakerley West recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Fazakerley West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Fazakerley West recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Fazakerley West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Fazakerley West recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Fazakerley West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Fazakerley West recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Fazakerley West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Fazakerley West recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Fazakerley West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Fazakerley West recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Fazakerley West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Fazakerley West recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Fazakerley West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Fazakerley West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fazakerley West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fazakerley North | 321 | 74.8 | -44% |
| Walton | 2,096 | 170.0 | +27% |
| Fazakerley East | 873 | 114.4 | -15% |
| Clubmoor East | 656 | 108.3 | -19% |
| Clubmoor West | 617 | 110.9 | -17% |
| Norris Green | 1,577 | 87.9 | -34% |
| Orrell Park | 698 | 116.6 | -13% |
| Croxteth | 638 | 113.0 | -16% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dyson Hall Drive | 230 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 176 |
| On or near Hospital | 37 |
| On or near First Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Parking Area | 32 |
| On or near Tilston Close | 30 |
| On or near Waresley Crescent | 28 |
| On or near Bulford Road | 28 |
| On or near Wellfarm Close | 24 |
| On or near Landford Place | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Fazakerley West 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 | 445 | 42.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 196 | 18.7% |
| Under investigation | 163 | 15.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 61 | 5.8% |
| Not recorded | 60 | 5.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 2.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 23 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
Fazakerley West has an estimated population of 7,831. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Fazakerley West sits in decile 2.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Fazakerley West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.9% |
| Private rented homes | 25.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 38.1% |
Is Fazakerley West a safe place to live?
Fazakerley West recorded 134.0 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 Fazakerley West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 547 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (97).
Is crime in Fazakerley West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fazakerley West was up 5% on the year before: 1,049 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 996 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Fazakerley West?
Fazakerley West 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 Fazakerley West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.