Crime in Norris Green: statistics, rates and trends
1,589 crimes were recorded in Norris Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 88.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Norris Green
- Questions about crime in Norris Green
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (749), criminal damage and arson (174) and drugs (144) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,542nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Norris Green | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,589 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.6 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,944 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Norris Green of any year here (1,589 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,589 | 88.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,674 | 93.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,616 | 90.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,999 | 111.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,173 | 121.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,098 | 116.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,844 | 102.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,869 | 104.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,870 | 104.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 135 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Norris Green recorded notably more drugs (2.5 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (44% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (85% below) and burglary (61% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 87 to 144 and criminal damage and arson rose from 144 to 174, while shoplifting fell from 36 to 22 and vehicle crime fell from 77 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 749 | 41.7 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 174 | 9.7 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Drugs | 144 | 8.0 | 3.3 | +66% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 137 | 7.6 | 15.4 | -20% |
| Public order | 133 | 7.4 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Other theft | 65 | 3.6 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 48 | 2.7 | 5.0 | -38% |
| Other crime | 44 | 2.5 | 2.1 | +13% |
| Burglary | 25 | 1.4 | 3.6 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 1.2 | 8.5 | -39% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Norris Green; the highest is Fazakerley West (132.4 per 1,000) and the lowest West Derby Muirhead (33.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Norris Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Derby Muirhead | 137 | 33.6 | -62% |
| Clubmoor East | 647 | 106.8 | +21% |
| Croxteth | 643 | 113.9 | +29% |
| Clubmoor West | 627 | 112.6 | +27% |
| Tuebrook Larkhill | 688 | 86.6 | -2% |
| Fazakerley West | 1,037 | 132.4 | +50% |
| Sandfield Park | 670 | 84.5 | -5% |
| West Derby Deysbrook | 406 | 84.2 | -5% |
The 10 locations below account for 28% of the crime recorded in Norris Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “St Teresas Close” (84).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near St Teresas Close | 84 |
| On or near Supermarket | 71 |
| On or near Swallowhurst Crescent | 58 |
| On or near Carsington Road | 46 |
| On or near Cottesbrook Close | 44 |
| On or near Ridgmont Avenue | 38 |
| On or near Winskill Road | 31 |
| On or near Pandan Road | 30 |
| On or near Branstree Avenue | 23 |
| On or near Bryony Road | 23 |
Of the 1,452 crimes in Norris Green with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 137 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 673 | 46.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 341 | 23.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 157 | 10.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 91 | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 62 | 4.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 51 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 36 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 18 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Norris Green has an estimated population of 17,944 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (45%, against 17%), more households without a car (37%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (28%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Norris Green average decile 1.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Norris Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 36.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 41.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 44.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 58.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Norris Green a safe place to live?
Norris Green recorded 88.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,542nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Norris Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 749 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (174).
Is crime in Norris Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Norris Green was down 5% on the year before: 1,589 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,674 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Norris Green?
About 17,944 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Norris Green?
Norris Green 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.