Crime in Grassendale & Cressington: statistics, rates and trends
287 crimes were recorded in Grassendale & Cressington in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Grassendale & Cressington at a glance
- Crime trends in Grassendale & Cressington
- Types of crime in Grassendale & Cressington
- Grassendale & Cressington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Grassendale & Cressington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Grassendale & Cressington
- Population and deprivation in Grassendale & Cressington
- Questions about crime in Grassendale & Cressington
- About this data
287 crimes were recorded in Grassendale & Cressington in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 133 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Grassendale & Cressington has the 3,355th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Grassendale & Cressington | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 287 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.4 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,774 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Grassendale & Cressington was highest in the year to July 2022 (389 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (284). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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 | 287 | 42.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 284 | 41.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 299 | 44.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 319 | 47.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 389 | 57.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 381 | 56.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 384 | 56.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 298 | 44.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 359 | 53.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 16 |
| June 2026 | 26 |
| May 2026 | 14 |
| April 2026 | 16 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 17 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
| August 2025 | 29 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Grassendale & Cressington 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 criminal damage and arson (+38%) and public order (+24%). The largest falls were in drugs (-59%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 133 | 19.6 | 0.57 | +5% |
| Public order | 31 | 4.6 | 0.69 | +24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 4.3 | 0.63 | +38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 3.7 | 0.24 | -7% |
| Other theft | 15 | 2.2 | 0.35 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.8 | 0.21 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.6 | 0.33 | +10% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.5 | 0.42 | +43% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.3 | 0.41 | -59% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.3 | 0.63 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.15 | -75% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | -75% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Grassendale & Cressington
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Grassendale & Cressington recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 46.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Grassendale & Cressington
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Grassendale & Cressington recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Grassendale & Cressington
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Grassendale & Cressington recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Grassendale & Cressington
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Grassendale & Cressington recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Grassendale & Cressington
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Grassendale & Cressington recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Grassendale & Cressington
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Grassendale & Cressington recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Grassendale & Cressington
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Grassendale & Cressington recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Grassendale & Cressington
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Grassendale & Cressington recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Grassendale & Cressington
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Grassendale & Cressington recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Grassendale & Cressington
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Grassendale & Cressington recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Grassendale & Cressington
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Grassendale & Cressington recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Grassendale & Cressington
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Grassendale & Cressington recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Grassendale & Cressington
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Grassendale & Cressington recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Grassendale & Cressington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Grassendale & Cressington.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Grassendale & Cressington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garston | 1,496 | 130.0 | +207% |
| Springwood | 417 | 59.1 | +40% |
| Aigburth | 360 | 57.3 | +35% |
| Allerton | 243 | 40.5 | -4% |
| Greenbank Park | 596 | 96.8 | +128% |
| Penny Lane | 514 | 82.6 | +95% |
| Calderstones | 169 | 28.1 | -34% |
| Woolton Village | 254 | 56.5 | +33% |
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 Grassendale & Cressington over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Swansea Close | 40 |
| On or near Supermarket | 19 |
| On or near Stanlowe View | 17 |
| On or near Beechwood Close | 16 |
| On or near Cobblestone Corner | 14 |
| On or near Beechwood Gardens | 12 |
| On or near Mayfield Gardens | 12 |
| On or near Oldfield Road | 11 |
| On or near Teignmouth Close | 11 |
| On or near Groes Road | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Grassendale & Cressington 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 | 143 | 49.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 73 | 25.4% |
| Not recorded | 25 | 8.7% |
| Under investigation | 16 | 5.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 3.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 2.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.3% |
Grassendale & Cressington has an estimated population of 6,774. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Grassendale & Cressington sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Grassendale & Cressington |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.4% |
| Private rented homes | 11.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is Grassendale & Cressington a safe place to live?
Grassendale & Cressington recorded 42.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Grassendale & Cressington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (31).
Is crime in Grassendale & Cressington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Grassendale & Cressington was up 1% on the year before: 287 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 284 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Grassendale & Cressington?
Grassendale & Cressington 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 Grassendale & Cressington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.