Crime in Much Woolton & Hunts Cross: statistics, rates and trends
941 crimes were recorded in Much Woolton & Hunts Cross in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Much Woolton & Hunts Cross at a glance
- Crime trends in Much Woolton & Hunts Cross
- Types of crime in Much Woolton & Hunts Cross
- Much Woolton & Hunts Cross compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Much Woolton & Hunts Cross
- What happened after crimes were reported in Much Woolton & Hunts Cross
- Population and deprivation in Much Woolton & Hunts Cross
- Questions about crime in Much Woolton & Hunts Cross
- About this data
941 crimes were recorded in Much Woolton & Hunts Cross in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 329 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Much Woolton & Hunts Cross has the 1,914th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Much Woolton & Hunts Cross | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 941 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.2 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,036 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Much Woolton & Hunts Cross was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,175 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (866). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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 | 941 | 78.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 866 | 72.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 995 | 82.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,064 | 88.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,090 | 90.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,167 | 97.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,074 | 89.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,039 | 86.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,175 | 97.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 96 |
| June 2026 | 79 |
| May 2026 | 67 |
| April 2026 | 76 |
| March 2026 | 75 |
| February 2026 | 81 |
| January 2026 | 75 |
| December 2025 | 92 |
| November 2025 | 83 |
| October 2025 | 74 |
| September 2025 | 68 |
| August 2025 | 75 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Much Woolton & Hunts Cross 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 shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+74%) and anti-social behaviour (+31%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-16%) and criminal damage and arson (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 329 | 27.3 | 0.80 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 161 | 13.4 | 0.87 | +31% |
| Shoplifting | 129 | 10.7 | 1.29 | +74% |
| Public order | 90 | 7.5 | 1.13 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 5.6 | 0.82 | -12% |
| Other theft | 49 | 4.1 | 0.64 | +11% |
| Drugs | 29 | 2.4 | 0.74 | +21% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 2.2 | 0.46 | -16% |
| Burglary | 19 | 1.6 | 0.45 | -10% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.2 | 0.59 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.7 | 0.91 | -25% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.7 | 0.49 | +60% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 0.60 | +40% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.10 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Much Woolton & Hunts Cross
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Much Woolton & Hunts Cross recorded 329 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 35.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Much Woolton & Hunts Cross
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Much Woolton & Hunts Cross recorded 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 17.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Much Woolton & Hunts Cross
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Much Woolton & Hunts Cross recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 74% on the year before. It made up 13.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Much Woolton & Hunts Cross
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Much Woolton & Hunts Cross recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Much Woolton & Hunts Cross
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Much Woolton & Hunts Cross recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Much Woolton & Hunts Cross
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Much Woolton & Hunts Cross recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Much Woolton & Hunts Cross
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Much Woolton & Hunts Cross recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Much Woolton & Hunts Cross
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Much Woolton & Hunts Cross recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Much Woolton & Hunts Cross
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Much Woolton & Hunts Cross recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Much Woolton & Hunts Cross
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Much Woolton & Hunts Cross recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Much Woolton & Hunts Cross
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Much Woolton & Hunts Cross recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Much Woolton & Hunts Cross
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Much Woolton & Hunts Cross recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Much Woolton & Hunts Cross
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Much Woolton & Hunts Cross recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Much Woolton & Hunts Cross
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Much Woolton & Hunts Cross recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Much Woolton & Hunts Cross, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Much Woolton & Hunts Cross.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Much Woolton & Hunts Cross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woolton Village | 254 | 56.5 | -28% |
| Gateacre | 227 | 36.8 | -53% |
| Springwood | 417 | 59.1 | -24% |
| Belle Vale | 1,317 | 99.9 | +28% |
| Speke | 1,950 | 132.4 | +69% |
| Garston | 1,496 | 130.0 | +66% |
| Allerton | 243 | 40.5 | -48% |
| Calderstones | 169 | 28.1 | -64% |
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 Much Woolton & Hunts Cross over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Faringdon Close | 180 |
| On or near Supermarket | 110 |
| On or near B5171 | 34 |
| On or near Whitney Road | 31 |
| On or near Woolton Street | 28 |
| On or near Hunts Cross Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Ribble Road | 26 |
| On or near Whitney Place | 25 |
| On or near Speke Hall Road | 25 |
| On or near Farthing Close | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Much Woolton & Hunts Cross 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 | 313 | 33.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 269 | 28.6% |
| Not recorded | 161 | 17.1% |
| Under investigation | 93 | 9.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 60 | 6.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
Much Woolton & Hunts Cross has an estimated population of 12,036. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Much Woolton & Hunts Cross sits in decile 5.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Much Woolton & Hunts Cross |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.7% |
| Social rented homes | 12.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 |
Is Much Woolton & Hunts Cross a safe place to live?
Much Woolton & Hunts Cross recorded 78.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Much Woolton & Hunts Cross?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 329 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (161).
Is crime in Much Woolton & Hunts Cross going up or down?
Recorded crime in Much Woolton & Hunts Cross was up 9% on the year before: 941 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 866 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Much Woolton & Hunts Cross?
Much Woolton & Hunts Cross 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 Much Woolton & Hunts Cross. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.