Crime in Kirkdale East: statistics, rates and trends
700 crimes were recorded in Kirkdale East in the 12 months to July 2026, 196.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Kirkdale East
- Questions about crime in Kirkdale East
- About this data
700 crimes were recorded in Kirkdale East in the 12 months to July 2026, 196.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 250 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kirkdale East has the 209th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kirkdale East | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 700 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 196.2 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,568 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kirkdale East was highest in the year to July 2021 (834 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (552). Over the whole period it rose 16%, 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 | 700 | 196.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 676 | 189.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 579 | 162.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 674 | 188.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 763 | 213.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 834 | 233.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 635 | 178.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 552 | 154.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 604 | 169.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 59 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kirkdale East 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, shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+37%) and shoplifting (+17%). The largest falls were in drugs (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 250 | 70.1 | 2.05 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 97 | 27.2 | 3.28 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 67 | 18.8 | 1.22 | +37% |
| Public order | 60 | 16.8 | 2.53 | -2% |
| Drugs | 59 | 16.5 | 5.06 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 14.9 | 2.19 | +0% |
| Other theft | 28 | 7.8 | 1.23 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 7.6 | 1.54 | -4% |
| Burglary | 16 | 4.5 | 1.27 | +33% |
| Other crime | 16 | 4.5 | 2.12 | +45% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 3.9 | 4.04 | +180% |
| Robbery | 10 | 2.8 | 2.07 | +43% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.6 | 0.33 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.34 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kirkdale East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kirkdale East recorded 250 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (70.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 35.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kirkdale East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kirkdale East recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kirkdale East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kirkdale East recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kirkdale East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kirkdale East recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kirkdale East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kirkdale East recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kirkdale East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kirkdale East recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kirkdale East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kirkdale East recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kirkdale East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kirkdale East recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kirkdale East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kirkdale East recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kirkdale East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kirkdale East recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kirkdale East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kirkdale East recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 180% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kirkdale East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kirkdale East recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kirkdale East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kirkdale East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kirkdale East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kirkdale East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kirkdale East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kirkdale East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kirkdale East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkdale West | 1,286 | 181.4 | -8% |
| County | 2,202 | 170.1 | -13% |
| Everton North | 792 | 109.1 | -44% |
| Anfield | 1,687 | 118.6 | -40% |
| Clubmoor West | 617 | 110.9 | -43% |
| Vauxhall | 2,502 | 276.6 | +41% |
| Everton East | 997 | 129.0 | -34% |
| Walton | 2,096 | 170.0 | -13% |
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 Kirkdale East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 140 |
| On or near Christopher Street | 42 |
| On or near Hartley Close | 41 |
| On or near Delamore Street | 31 |
| On or near Marius Close | 26 |
| On or near Cairo Street | 25 |
| On or near Leighton Street | 23 |
| On or near Dylan Close | 20 |
| On or near Langtry Close | 20 |
| On or near Chirkdale Street | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kirkdale East 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 | 236 | 33.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 213 | 30.4% |
| Under investigation | 75 | 10.7% |
| Not recorded | 67 | 9.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 5.4% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 3.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 1.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% |
Kirkdale East has an estimated population of 3,568. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kirkdale East sits in decile 1.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kirkdale East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 22.3% |
| Social rented homes | 56.3% |
| Private rented homes | 21.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 100.0% |
Is Kirkdale East a safe place to live?
Kirkdale East recorded 196.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 Kirkdale East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 250 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (97).
Is crime in Kirkdale East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kirkdale East was up 4% on the year before: 700 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 676 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kirkdale East?
Kirkdale East 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 Kirkdale East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.