Crime in Kirkdale West: statistics, rates and trends
1,286 crimes were recorded in Kirkdale West in the 12 months to July 2026, 181.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Kirkdale West
- Questions about crime in Kirkdale West
- About this data
1,286 crimes were recorded in Kirkdale West in the 12 months to July 2026, 181.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 522 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kirkdale West has the 261st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kirkdale West | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,286 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 181.4 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -0% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,090 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kirkdale West was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,395 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,052). Over the whole period it rose 22%, 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 | 1,286 | 181.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,287 | 181.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,163 | 164.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,132 | 159.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,395 | 196.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,309 | 184.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,246 | 175.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,187 | 167.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,052 | 148.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 117 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kirkdale West 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, drugs, public order.
The largest increases were in other theft (+24%) and public order (+14%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-31%) and criminal damage and arson (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 522 | 73.6 | 2.15 | +11% |
| Drugs | 161 | 22.7 | 6.95 | -12% |
| Public order | 122 | 17.2 | 2.59 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 99 | 14.0 | 2.06 | -23% |
| Other theft | 89 | 12.6 | 1.96 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 81 | 11.4 | 2.32 | -31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 69 | 9.7 | 0.63 | +3% |
| Burglary | 47 | 6.6 | 1.87 | -20% |
| Other crime | 31 | 4.4 | 2.07 | -9% |
| Theft from the person | 21 | 3.0 | 1.75 | +320% |
| Robbery | 14 | 2.0 | 1.46 | +56% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.6 | 1.60 | -39% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.4 | 1.71 | +25% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.3 | 0.15 | +12% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kirkdale West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kirkdale West recorded 522 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (73.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 40.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kirkdale West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kirkdale West recorded 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kirkdale West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kirkdale West recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kirkdale West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kirkdale West recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kirkdale West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kirkdale West recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kirkdale West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kirkdale West recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kirkdale West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kirkdale West recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kirkdale West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kirkdale West recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kirkdale West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kirkdale West recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kirkdale West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kirkdale West recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 320% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kirkdale West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kirkdale West recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kirkdale West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kirkdale West recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kirkdale West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kirkdale West recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kirkdale West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kirkdale West recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kirkdale West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kirkdale West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kirkdale West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkdale East | 700 | 196.2 | +8% |
| County | 2,202 | 170.1 | -6% |
| Everton North | 792 | 109.1 | -40% |
| Vauxhall | 2,502 | 276.6 | +53% |
| Anfield | 1,687 | 118.6 | -35% |
| Everton West | 1,406 | 271.1 | +49% |
| Everton East | 997 | 129.0 | -29% |
| Clubmoor West | 617 | 110.9 | -39% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Fulton Street | 158 |
| On or near Owen Road | 48 |
| On or near Back Westminster Road | 39 |
| On or near Wolsey Street | 39 |
| On or near Primrose Street | 35 |
| On or near Sterling Way | 30 |
| On or near Fonthill Road | 26 |
| On or near Alfonso Road | 24 |
| On or near Lemon Street | 24 |
| On or near Oriel Road | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kirkdale West 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 | 477 | 37.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 341 | 26.5% |
| Under investigation | 128 | 10.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 90 | 7.0% |
| Not recorded | 69 | 5.4% |
| Local resolution | 61 | 4.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 3.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 39 | 3.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 22 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
Kirkdale West has an estimated population of 7,090. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kirkdale West sits in decile 1.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kirkdale West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.9% |
| Social rented homes | 38.9% |
| Private rented homes | 25.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 82.3% |
Is Kirkdale West a safe place to live?
Kirkdale West recorded 181.4 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 West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 522 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by drugs (161).
Is crime in Kirkdale West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kirkdale West was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,286 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,287 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kirkdale West?
Kirkdale West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.