Crime in Kirkdale West: statistics, rates and trends
1,262 crimes were recorded in Kirkdale West in the 12 months to August 2026, 178.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kirkdale West at a glance
- Crime trends in Kirkdale West
- Types of crime in Kirkdale West
- Kirkdale West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kirkdale West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kirkdale West
- Demographics of Kirkdale West
- Questions about crime in Kirkdale West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (511), drugs (152) and public order (121) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 270th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Kirkdale West | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,262 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 178.0 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,090 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kirkdale West peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,335 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,041). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,262 | 178.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,297 | 182.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,172 | 165.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,136 | 160.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,335 | 188.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,323 | 186.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,270 | 179.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,225 | 172.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,041 | 146.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 93 |
| July 2026 | 109 |
| June 2026 | 92 |
| May 2026 | 103 |
| April 2026 | 92 |
| March 2026 | 119 |
| February 2026 | 81 |
| January 2026 | 115 |
| December 2025 | 117 |
| November 2025 | 126 |
| October 2025 | 125 |
| September 2025 | 90 |
Compared with England and Wales, Kirkdale West recorded notably more drugs (6.5 times the national rate), public order (2.6 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (2.2 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (34% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 71 to 92, while vehicle crime fell from 114 to 77 and criminal damage and arson fell from 128 to 98.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 511 | 72.1 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Drugs | 152 | 21.4 | 3.3 | -20% |
| Public order | 121 | 17.1 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 98 | 13.8 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Other theft | 92 | 13.0 | 6.4 | +30% |
| Vehicle crime | 77 | 10.9 | 5.0 | -32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 72 | 10.2 | 15.4 | +14% |
| Burglary | 49 | 6.9 | 3.6 | -20% |
| Other crime | 29 | 4.1 | 2.1 | -17% |
| Theft from the person | 21 | 3.0 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 1.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Kirkdale West; 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 West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkdale East | 690 | 193.4 | +9% |
| County | 2,183 | 168.6 | -5% |
| Everton North | 795 | 109.5 | -38% |
| Vauxhall | 2,471 | 273.2 | +53% |
| Anfield | 1,663 | 116.9 | -34% |
| Everton West | 1,387 | 267.5 | +50% |
| Everton East | 1,009 | 130.6 | -27% |
| Clubmoor West | 627 | 112.6 | -37% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Kirkdale West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Fulton Street” (150).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Fulton Street | 150 |
| On or near Owen Road | 48 |
| On or near Back Westminster Road | 40 |
| On or near Fonthill Road | 39 |
| On or near Wolsey Street | 38 |
| On or near Primrose Street | 36 |
| On or near Sterling Way | 30 |
| On or near Lemon Street | 25 |
| On or near Oriel Road | 24 |
| On or near Alfonso Road | 22 |
Of the 1,190 crimes in Kirkdale West with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 72 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 468 | 39.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 331 | 27.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 128 | 10.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 89 | 7.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 53 | 4.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 43 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 21 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Kirkdale West has an estimated population of 7,090 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (39%, against 17%), more households without a car (52%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (33%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kirkdale West average decile 1.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Kirkdale West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 32.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 52.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 38.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 82.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Kirkdale West a safe place to live?
Kirkdale West recorded 178.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 270th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and public order.
What is the most common crime in Kirkdale West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 511 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by drugs (152).
Is crime in Kirkdale West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kirkdale West was down 3% on the year before: 1,262 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,297 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kirkdale West?
About 7,090 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kirkdale West?
Kirkdale West 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.