Crime in Grassendale & Cressington: statistics, rates and trends
280 crimes were recorded in Grassendale & Cressington in the 12 months to August 2026, 41.3 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 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
- Demographics of Grassendale & Cressington
- Questions about crime in Grassendale & Cressington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (130), public order (32) and criminal damage and arson (25) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,389th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Grassendale & Cressington | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 280 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.3 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,774 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Grassendale & Cressington of any year here (280 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 280 | 41.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 281 | 41.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 298 | 44.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 312 | 46.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 399 | 58.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 380 | 56.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 392 | 57.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 287 | 42.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 365 | 53.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 22 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (78% below) and criminal damage and arson (45% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 22 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 130 | 19.2 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Public order | 32 | 4.7 | 6.7 | +45% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 3.7 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 3.4 | 15.4 | -15% |
| Other theft | 15 | 2.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 2.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Grassendale & Cressington; the highest is Garston (128.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Calderstones (28.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Grassendale & Cressington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garston | 1,477 | 128.3 | +210% |
| Springwood | 417 | 59.1 | +43% |
| Aigburth | 377 | 60.0 | +45% |
| Allerton | 252 | 42.0 | +2% |
| Greenbank Park | 628 | 102.0 | +147% |
| Penny Lane | 560 | 90.0 | +118% |
| Calderstones | 171 | 28.4 | -31% |
| Woolton Village | 245 | 54.5 | +32% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Grassendale & Cressington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Swansea Close” (40).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Swansea Close | 40 |
| On or near Stanlowe View | 18 |
| On or near Supermarket | 18 |
| On or near Mayfield Gardens | 14 |
| On or near Beechwood Gardens | 13 |
| On or near Oldfield Road | 13 |
| On or near Beechwood Close | 12 |
| On or near Cobblestone Corner | 12 |
| On or near Teignmouth Close | 10 |
| On or near Beechwood Road | 7 |
Of the 257 crimes in Grassendale & Cressington with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 23 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 139 | 54.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 65 | 25.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 20 | 7.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
Grassendale & Cressington has an estimated population of 6,774 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.4%, against 17.1%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (47%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Grassendale & Cressington average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Grassendale & Cressington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Grassendale & Cressington a safe place to live?
Grassendale & Cressington recorded 41.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,389th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Grassendale & Cressington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 130 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (32).
Is crime in Grassendale & Cressington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Grassendale & Cressington was almost unchanged on the year before: 280 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 281 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Grassendale & Cressington?
About 6,774 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Grassendale & Cressington?
Grassendale & Cressington 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.