Crime in Kensington & Fairfield: statistics, rates and trends
3,350 crimes were recorded in Kensington & Fairfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 156.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kensington & Fairfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Kensington & Fairfield
- Types of crime in Kensington & Fairfield
- Kensington & Fairfield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kensington & Fairfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kensington & Fairfield
- Demographics of Kensington & Fairfield
- Questions about crime in Kensington & Fairfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,295), drugs (415) and public order (276) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 386th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Kensington & Fairfield | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,350 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 156.2 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 21,441 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kensington & Fairfield peaked in the year to August 2021 (4,187 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (3,163). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,350 | 156.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,163 | 147.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,200 | 149.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 4,014 | 187.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,839 | 179.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 4,187 | 195.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,387 | 158.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,438 | 160.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,562 | 166.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 296 |
| July 2026 | 310 |
| June 2026 | 298 |
| May 2026 | 261 |
| April 2026 | 229 |
| March 2026 | 249 |
| February 2026 | 282 |
| January 2026 | 258 |
| December 2025 | 264 |
| November 2025 | 309 |
| October 2025 | 290 |
| September 2025 | 304 |
Compared with England and Wales, Kensington & Fairfield recorded notably more drugs (5.9 times the national rate), bicycle theft (2.7 times the national rate) and possession of weapons (2.1 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (34% below) and theft from the person (31% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 116 to 239 and other crime rose from 56 to 71, while bicycle theft fell from 64 to 47 and burglary fell from 144 to 109.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,295 | 60.4 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Drugs | 415 | 19.4 | 3.3 | -2% |
| Public order | 276 | 12.9 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 239 | 11.1 | 8.5 | +106% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 225 | 10.5 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 219 | 10.2 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Other theft | 195 | 9.1 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 146 | 6.8 | 5.0 | -21% |
| Burglary | 109 | 5.1 | 3.6 | -24% |
| Other crime | 71 | 3.3 | 2.1 | +27% |
| Bicycle theft | 47 | 2.2 | 0.8 | -27% |
| Possession of weapons | 44 | 2.1 | 1.0 | +22% |
| Robbery | 44 | 2.1 | 1.4 | -14% |
| Theft from the person | 25 | 1.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Kensington & Fairfield; the highest is Brownlow Hill (631.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Edge Hill (100.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kensington & Fairfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everton East | 1,009 | 130.6 | -16% |
| Edge Hill | 706 | 100.6 | -36% |
| Tuebrook Breckside Park | 1,186 | 165.2 | +6% |
| Brownlow Hill | 7,786 | 631.6 | +304% |
| Canning | 1,187 | 111.9 | -28% |
| Old Swan West | 1,496 | 189.4 | +21% |
| Everton West | 1,387 | 267.5 | +71% |
| Stoneycroft | 533 | 121.9 | -22% |
The 10 locations below account for 27% of the crime recorded in Kensington & Fairfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (160).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 160 |
| On or near Lilly Vale | 111 |
| On or near Geneva Road | 90 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 88 |
| On or near Esher Road | 84 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 84 |
| On or near Huntly Road | 75 |
| On or near Clyde Road | 70 |
| On or near Sheil Place | 66 |
| On or near Finlay Street | 61 |
Of the 3,131 crimes in Kensington & Fairfield with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 219 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,202 | 38.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 882 | 28.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 355 | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 243 | 7.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 182 | 5.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 97 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 93 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 39 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 16 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Kensington & Fairfield has an estimated population of 21,441 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (28.8%, against 7.9%), more households without a car (57%, against 23%) and more private renting (47%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kensington & Fairfield average decile 1.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Kensington & Fairfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 43.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 28.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 56.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 25.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 47.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 69.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Kensington & Fairfield a safe place to live?
Kensington & Fairfield recorded 156.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 386th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Kensington & Fairfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,295 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by drugs (415).
Is crime in Kensington & Fairfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kensington & Fairfield was up 6% on the year before: 3,350 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,163 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kensington & Fairfield?
About 21,441 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.0% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kensington & Fairfield?
Kensington & Fairfield 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.