Crime in Kirkdale East: statistics, rates and trends
690 crimes were recorded in Kirkdale East in the 12 months to August 2026, 193.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kirkdale East at a glance
- Crime trends in Kirkdale East
- Types of crime in Kirkdale East
- Kirkdale East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kirkdale East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kirkdale East
- Demographics of Kirkdale East
- Questions about crime in Kirkdale East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (259), shoplifting (86) and anti-social behaviour (65) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 220th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Kirkdale East | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 690 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 193.4 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 3,568 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kirkdale East peaked in the year to August 2021 (846 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (511). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 690 | 193.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 673 | 188.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 575 | 161.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 690 | 193.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 729 | 204.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 846 | 237.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 674 | 188.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 511 | 143.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 633 | 177.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 49 |
| July 2026 | 62 |
| June 2026 | 57 |
| May 2026 | 65 |
| April 2026 | 48 |
| March 2026 | 83 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 54 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 62 |
| October 2025 | 75 |
| September 2025 | 56 |
Compared with England and Wales, Kirkdale East recorded notably more drugs (5.4 times the national rate), shoplifting (2.9 times the national rate) and public order (2.3 times the national rate). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 49 to 65 and other theft rose from 25 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 259 | 72.6 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 86 | 24.1 | 8.5 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 65 | 18.2 | 15.4 | +33% |
| Drugs | 63 | 17.7 | 3.3 | -5% |
| Public order | 55 | 15.4 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 15.1 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Other theft | 29 | 8.1 | 6.4 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 6.7 | 5.0 | -14% |
| Burglary | 14 | 3.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 3.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 3.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 2.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Kirkdale East; the highest is Vauxhall, Liverpool (273.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Everton North (109.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kirkdale East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkdale West | 1,262 | 178.0 | -8% |
| County | 2,183 | 168.6 | -13% |
| Everton North | 795 | 109.5 | -43% |
| Anfield | 1,663 | 116.9 | -40% |
| Clubmoor West | 627 | 112.6 | -42% |
| Vauxhall | 2,471 | 273.2 | +41% |
| Everton East | 1,009 | 130.6 | -32% |
| Walton | 2,045 | 165.9 | -14% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Kirkdale East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (129).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 129 |
| On or near Hartley Close | 43 |
| On or near Christopher Street | 41 |
| On or near Delamore Street | 31 |
| On or near Cairo Street | 28 |
| On or near Leighton Street | 22 |
| On or near Langtry Close | 21 |
| On or near Marius Close | 21 |
| On or near Woodhouse Close | 21 |
| On or near Dylan Close | 20 |
Of the 625 crimes in Kirkdale East with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 65 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 235 | 37.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 198 | 31.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 75 | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 6.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
Kirkdale East has an estimated population of 3,568 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (56%, against 17%), more households without a car (60%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (36%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kirkdale East average decile 1.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Kirkdale East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 45.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 36.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 60.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 22.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 56.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 100.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Kirkdale East a safe place to live?
Kirkdale East recorded 193.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 220th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Kirkdale East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 259 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (86).
Is crime in Kirkdale East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kirkdale East was up 3% on the year before: 690 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 673 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kirkdale East?
About 3,568 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kirkdale East?
Kirkdale East 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.