Crime in Greenbank Park: statistics, rates and trends
628 crimes were recorded in Greenbank Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 102.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 85% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Greenbank Park
- Questions about crime in Greenbank Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (326), public order (66) and anti-social behaviour (53) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,187th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Greenbank Park | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 628 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 102.0 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +85% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,157 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Greenbank Park of any year here (628 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 628 | 102.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 339 | 55.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 403 | 65.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 452 | 73.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 457 | 74.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 551 | 89.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 569 | 92.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 525 | 85.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 495 | 80.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 63 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Greenbank Park recorded notably more public order (61% above the national rate), violence and sexual offences (55% above the national rate) and drugs (49% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (44% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 136 to 326 and anti-social behaviour rose from 25 to 53.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 326 | 52.9 | 34.2 | +140% |
| Public order | 66 | 10.7 | 6.7 | +100% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 53 | 8.6 | 15.4 | +112% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 7.6 | 6.7 | +31% |
| Other theft | 34 | 5.5 | 6.4 | +55% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 5.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 30 | 4.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Greenbank Park; the highest is Sefton Park (165.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Allerton (42.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Greenbank Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penny Lane | 560 | 90.0 | -12% |
| Sefton Park | 1,087 | 165.8 | +63% |
| Church | 376 | 59.9 | -41% |
| Smithdown | 1,413 | 93.2 | -9% |
| Aigburth | 377 | 60.0 | -41% |
| Arundel | 642 | 109.7 | +8% |
| St Michaels | 601 | 84.2 | -17% |
| Allerton | 252 | 42.0 | -59% |
The 10 locations below account for 75% of the crime recorded in Greenbank Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park Avenue” (220).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park Avenue | 220 |
| On or near Croxteth Drive | 61 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 41 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 36 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 27 |
| On or near Mossley Hill Drive | 22 |
| On or near Greenbank Court | 17 |
| On or near Karslake Road | 17 |
| On or near Cumberland Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Hospital | 14 |
Of the 575 crimes in Greenbank Park with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 53 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 256 | 44.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 151 | 26.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 91 | 15.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 2.6% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
Greenbank Park has an estimated population of 6,157 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (27.7%, against 7.9%), fewer children (10%, against 18%) and more households without a car (31%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Greenbank Park average decile 7.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Greenbank Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 10.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 44.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 27.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Greenbank Park a safe place to live?
Greenbank Park recorded 102.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,187th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Greenbank Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 326 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (66).
Is crime in Greenbank Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Greenbank Park was up 85% on the year before: 628 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 339 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Greenbank Park?
About 6,157 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Greenbank Park?
Greenbank Park 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.