Crime in Norris Green: statistics, rates and trends
1,577 crimes were recorded in Norris Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Norris Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Norris Green
- Types of crime in Norris Green
- Norris Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Norris Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Norris Green
- Population and deprivation in Norris Green
- Questions about crime in Norris Green
- About this data
1,577 crimes were recorded in Norris Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 761 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Norris Green has the 1,566th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Norris Green | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,577 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.9 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 17,944 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Norris Green was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,134 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,577). Over the whole period it fell 17%, 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 | 1,577 | 87.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,679 | 93.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,654 | 92.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,029 | 113.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,134 | 118.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,107 | 117.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,840 | 102.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,851 | 103.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,896 | 105.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 155 |
| June 2026 | 143 |
| May 2026 | 112 |
| April 2026 | 141 |
| March 2026 | 119 |
| February 2026 | 102 |
| January 2026 | 124 |
| December 2025 | 150 |
| November 2025 | 134 |
| October 2025 | 139 |
| September 2025 | 135 |
| August 2025 | 123 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Norris Green 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 criminal damage and arson, drugs.
The largest increases were in drugs (+56%) and criminal damage and arson (+21%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-44%) and shoplifting (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 761 | 42.4 | 1.24 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 168 | 9.4 | 1.38 | +21% |
| Drugs | 137 | 7.6 | 2.34 | +56% |
| Public order | 137 | 7.6 | 1.15 | -29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 129 | 7.2 | 0.47 | -25% |
| Other theft | 66 | 3.7 | 0.58 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 2.5 | 0.51 | -44% |
| Other crime | 40 | 2.2 | 1.06 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 1.4 | 0.17 | -32% |
| Burglary | 22 | 1.2 | 0.35 | -31% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 1.2 | 1.21 | +5% |
| Robbery | 16 | 0.9 | 0.66 | +78% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.5 | 0.61 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.03 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Norris Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Norris Green recorded 761 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 48.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Norris Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Norris Green recorded 168 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Norris Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Norris Green recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Norris Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Norris Green recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Norris Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Norris Green recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Norris Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Norris Green recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Norris Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Norris Green recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Norris Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Norris Green recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Norris Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Norris Green recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Norris Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Norris Green recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Norris Green
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Norris Green recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Norris Green
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Norris Green recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Norris Green
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Norris Green recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Norris Green
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Norris Green recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Norris Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Norris Green.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Norris Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Derby Muirhead | 150 | 36.8 | -58% |
| Clubmoor East | 656 | 108.3 | +23% |
| Croxteth | 638 | 113.0 | +29% |
| Clubmoor West | 617 | 110.9 | +26% |
| Tuebrook Larkhill | 685 | 86.2 | -2% |
| Fazakerley West | 1,049 | 134.0 | +52% |
| Sandfield Park | 682 | 86.0 | -2% |
| West Derby Deysbrook | 395 | 81.9 | -7% |
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 Norris Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near St Teresas Close | 91 |
| On or near Supermarket | 73 |
| On or near Swallowhurst Crescent | 61 |
| On or near Carsington Road | 44 |
| On or near Ridgmont Avenue | 41 |
| On or near Winskill Road | 36 |
| On or near Cottesbrook Close | 35 |
| On or near Pandan Road | 33 |
| On or near Good Shepherd Close | 24 |
| On or near Branstree Avenue | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Norris Green 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 | 689 | 43.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 337 | 21.4% |
| Under investigation | 156 | 9.9% |
| Not recorded | 129 | 8.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 89 | 5.6% |
| Local resolution | 57 | 3.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 2.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 23 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% |
Norris Green has an estimated population of 17,944. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Norris Green sits in decile 1.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Norris Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 41.4% |
| Social rented homes | 44.8% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 58.5% |
Is Norris Green a safe place to live?
Norris Green recorded 87.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Norris Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 761 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (168).
Is crime in Norris Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Norris Green was down 6% on the year before: 1,577 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,679 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Norris Green?
Norris Green 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 Norris Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.