Crime in Greenbank Park: statistics, rates and trends
596 crimes were recorded in Greenbank Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 96.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 84% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Greenbank Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Greenbank Park
- Types of crime in Greenbank Park
- Greenbank Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Greenbank Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Greenbank Park
- Population and deprivation in Greenbank Park
- Questions about crime in Greenbank Park
- About this data
596 crimes were recorded in Greenbank Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 96.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 84% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 296 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Greenbank Park has the 1,330th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Greenbank Park | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 596 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 96.8 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +84% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,157 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Greenbank Park was highest in the year to July 2026 (596 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (324). Over the whole period it rose 15%, 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 | 596 | 96.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 324 | 52.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 413 | 67.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 456 | 74.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 456 | 74.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 572 | 92.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 555 | 90.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 517 | 84.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 517 | 84.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 64 |
| June 2026 | 54 |
| May 2026 | 81 |
| April 2026 | 79 |
| March 2026 | 62 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 46 |
| December 2025 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 35 |
| September 2025 | 34 |
| August 2025 | 31 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Greenbank Park 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, drugs.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+124%) and anti-social behaviour (+112%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 296 | 48.1 | 1.40 | +124% |
| Public order | 65 | 10.6 | 1.59 | +97% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 53 | 8.6 | 0.56 | +112% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 7.3 | 1.08 | +29% |
| Other theft | 36 | 5.8 | 0.91 | +89% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 5.5 | 1.12 | +89% |
| Drugs | 27 | 4.4 | 1.34 | +59% |
| Burglary | 21 | 3.4 | 0.96 | +17% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 1.0 | 1.18 | +100% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.0 | 0.46 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 0.67 | -50% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | -80% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 0.02 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Greenbank Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Greenbank Park recorded 296 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 124% on the year before. It made up 49.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Greenbank Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Greenbank Park recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 97% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Greenbank Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Greenbank Park recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 112% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Greenbank Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Greenbank Park recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Greenbank Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Greenbank Park recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 89% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Greenbank Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Greenbank Park recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 89% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Greenbank Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Greenbank Park recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Greenbank Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Greenbank Park recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Greenbank Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Greenbank Park recorded 6 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 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Greenbank Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Greenbank Park recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Greenbank Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Greenbank Park recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Greenbank Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Greenbank Park recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Greenbank Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Greenbank Park recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Greenbank Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Greenbank Park recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Greenbank Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Greenbank Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Greenbank Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penny Lane | 514 | 82.6 | -15% |
| Sefton Park | 1,094 | 166.9 | +72% |
| Church | 382 | 60.8 | -37% |
| Smithdown | 1,419 | 93.6 | -3% |
| Aigburth | 360 | 57.3 | -41% |
| Arundel | 629 | 107.5 | +11% |
| St Michaels | 570 | 79.9 | -17% |
| Allerton | 243 | 40.5 | -58% |
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 Greenbank Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park Avenue | 193 |
| On or near Croxteth Drive | 63 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 39 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 33 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 29 |
| On or near Mossley Hill Drive | 22 |
| On or near Karslake Road | 18 |
| On or near Hospital | 15 |
| On or near Lathbury Lane | 15 |
| On or near Cumberland Avenue | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Greenbank Park 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 | 249 | 41.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 148 | 24.8% |
| Under investigation | 81 | 13.6% |
| Not recorded | 53 | 8.9% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 2.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.2% |
Greenbank Park has an estimated population of 6,157. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Greenbank Park sits in decile 7.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Greenbank Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 10.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.8% |
| Social rented homes | 22.4% |
| Private rented homes | 23.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 |
Is Greenbank Park a safe place to live?
Greenbank Park recorded 96.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Greenbank Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 296 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (65).
Is crime in Greenbank Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Greenbank Park was up 84% on the year before: 596 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 324 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Greenbank Park?
Greenbank Park 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 Greenbank Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.